Thursday, August 13, 7 pmFriday, August 14, 11 am
When Pope Julius II commissioned Raphael to decorate the Stanza della Segnatura, the young painter had yet to distinguish himself in fresco. Inspired by Michelangelo's example, Raphael's The School of Athens and other works there epitomize the spirit of the High Renaissance.
Recommended Reading
Beck, James. Raphael: The Stanza Della Segnatura. George Braziller, 1993. Partridge, Loren. The Art of the Renaissance in Rome 1400-1600. Prentice Hall, 2005 (2nd ed). Thoenes, Christof. Raphael: 1483-1520. Taschen, 2005.
Most of these publications are available in the Museum Store; art history ticket holders receive a 15% discount on recommended titles.
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2008-09 Art History Lecture Series with Rebecca Albiani
The series is sold out, although individual tickets may be available at the Auditorium door on a space-available basis on the day of each lecture.
Individual Tickets are released first-come, first-served. Individual tickets for Thursday night lecture and reception are $9 members, seniors, students, teachers, artists; $13 nonmembers. Individual tickets for Friday lectures are $8 members, seniors, students, teachers, artists; $12 nonmembers. All individual ticket sales are cash only.