A week with Giorgio Vasari
ART WEEK (GIORGIO VASARI) - WITH MONICA GENTILI
In commemoration of the 450th anniversary of Giorgio Vasari's passing, Leonardo da Vinci School in Florence proudly dedicates a week of linguistic and cultural exploration to honor his legacy.
Born in Arezzo but a true Florentine at heart, Giorgio Vasari (Arezzo 1511- Firenze 1574) was a maestro of remarkable versatility and talent.
He transitioned from Arezzo to Rome, Venice, and notably Florence, where he thrived at the Court of the Grand Duke Cosimo I. His creativity knew no limits, spanning from sketching and painting to engraving, architecture, and art history and criticism.
His book "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects" (1550-1568) is considered a “bible” among art scholars, serving as a cornerstone in the field both past and present!
Through his architectural endeavors, Giorgio Vasari significantly influenced the urban layout of his two beloved cities, Florence and Arezzo.
Until the end of February 2025 and in commemoration of the 450th anniversary of his death, the city of Arezzo, where he embarked on his artistic journey, is hosting a series of exhibitions honoring his multifaceted contributions.
And guess what? Just like a yearly tradition, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci will guide art enthusiasts through a journey to explore renowned Italian artists. In January 2025, a special program has been curated to celebrate Vasari, featuring immersive visits to the enchanting cities of Florence and Arezzo.
WHEN:
• From 13 to 17 January 2025.
Minimum recommended Italian proficiency level: Elementary A2
PRICE: € 650*
)* A registration fee of €80 is required during the initial registration process. Minimum 3 students.
BOOK NOW:
https://www.scuolaleonardo.com/book-italian-language-course-in-italy.html
Program | |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Introduction to Vasari, the architect, painter, and writer, followed by a guided tour |
| Day 2 | Reading of extracts from Vasari's book "Lives of the Artists", accompanied by a guided tour |
| Day 3 | Excursion to Arezzo, including visits to Vasari's significant locations and exhibitions |
| Day 4 | Excursion to Arezzo, including visits to Vasari's significant locations and exhibitions |
| Day 5 | Guided tours and a farewell aperitif |
STUDENT'S OPINION
Alex Grasso
I attended the Corso di Storia dell'Arte to learn more about museums in Florence. I knew that it would be in Italian, and I might have difficulty with it. However, Monica is fantastic; Her Italian is extremely clear, her enthusiasm is contagious. It is easy to see that she knows and loves the Art of Florence and the Renaissance. She explained the significant details, and also, taught us many of the fun trivial items. She was thoroughly prepared. She is the best. I highly recommend these courses for any student who wants to learn more about some of the major art institutions, and also some of the lesser touristy. I cannot wait to return to Florence and take more classes with Monica.
Lucy Vannata
I would like to highly recommend the art history tours organised by the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. We were fortunate to have the well-versed and knowledgable, Monica lead us. The tours were conducted in Italian and relatively easy to understand as Monica pitched the information to our needs and level. What I loved most about the tours was her ability to make the characters and protagonists of the time 'come alive'! This was truly wonderful as we could visualise Michelangelo, Botticelli and other famous artists and sculptors working and contemplating their designs. I also loved learning about the Medici family for example and the important role they played in Florence. We felt as if we got to know the characters as Monica was able to recount stories about them vividly and with endless energy and enthusiasm! Grazie Monica!!
