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JAMES MARSICO, TUSCANY, UMBRIA AND , 2018

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March 22 to April 1, 2020

a program of the stanford alumni association Routinely eclipsed by Tuscany, the Veneto and Rome, Italy’s Emilia- region, tucked between the Apennines and the River Po, is a dazzling destination that played a key role in the . Joined by art historian Christine Junkerman, we’ll visit the region’s exquisite ducal court cities—Bologna, Parma, , , Urbino; and, while touring their elaborate palazzos, we’ll hear the stories of the leading families who fnanced many major Renaissance artists. We’ll also view the astounding frescoes that abound here in monasteries, basilicas and public buildings. Plus, we’ll watch Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese being made, attend a cooking class in a palace and learn about majolica earthenware in the town of Faenza. Join us!

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights VIEW 6th-century Byzan- DISCOVER Urbino’s EXPLORE Bologna’s tine frescoes in Ravenna, many art treasures as Santo Stefano complex Correggio’s startling the walled city celebrates of seven churches that frescoes in Parma and the native son on the reflect centuries of archi- “Bridal Chamber” frescoes 500th anniversary of the tecture, and be awed by at Mantua’s Ducal Palace. famous painter’s death. the “Palace of Diamonds” in . COVER: BOLOGNA Faculty Leader Art historian CHRISTINE JUNKERMAN developed a popular series of courses for Stanford’s Continuing Studies Program on the art of cities and on the renowned Italian artists, Leonardo da Vinci and . Dr. Junkerman finds it gratifying to share her passion for art history with others, particularly as its study inevitably leads one to examine so many aspects of the human experience. “Direct connection with the viewer is such an important element of Italian Renaissance and baroque art, and there’s no better way “It was a joy to get to understand that than standing in front of it,” says Dr. Junkerman. On this program, she will lecture on such topics as to know Professor illusionistic spaces in the Renaissance, the works of Raphael and the “original Renaissance man,” and at the Junkerman and learn Italian courts. Dr. Junkerman has led 11 programs for Travel/Study. from her. Christy’s — Lecturer, Stanford Continuing Studies, since 1998 — Professor, department of art and art history, enthusiasm for art San Jose State University, since 1995 and art history was — Visiting lecturer, Stanford University, 1993–1995 and 1998; and UC-Berkeley, 1993 and 1995 infectious and sparked — Resident fellow, Wilbur Hall, Stanford University, the interest of our 1984–1992 — Lecturer, Sook Myung Women’s University, Seoul, entire family.” South Korea, 2009 — Coordinator, CSU Summer Arts in , 2011 TOM HARDING, ’90, MS — BA (with distinction), English, 1970, University of ’91, TUSCANY FAMILY Wisconsin-Madison ADVENTURE, 2018 — PhD, art history, 1988, UC-Berkeley

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URBINO Mantua I TALY I TALY

Parma Ferrara Adriatic EMILIA- Bologna Sea ROMAGNA Ravenna Faenza Brisighella Mediterranean Sea Urbino

evening is at leisure to explore treasure-filled Ducal Palace, Bologna. GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC most famous for its frescoed Itinerary (B,L) Camera degli Sposi (“Bridal SUNDAY & MONDAY, Chamber”), then enjoy a private MARCH 22 & 23 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 tour of Isabella d’Este’s private U.S. / BOLOGNA BOLOGNA / PARMA apartments. Next, visit the Depart the U.S. on overnight Depart on a full-day excursion rococo-style Teatro Bibiena, flights and transfer to our to Parma, stopping at a local where a 14-year-old Mozart centrally located hotel. Meet Parmigiano-Reggiano caseificio performed in 1770. After lunch, our group for a late-afternoon (cheese farm) en route. Visit view the remarkable frescoes walking tour of the city’s historic Parma’s remarkable octago- found at the Palazzo Te, sum- center, including the massive nal baptistery and Roman- mer palace of Isabella d’Este’s church of San Petronio and esque cathedral, graced with husband, Duke Federico Giambologna’s 16th-century frescoes by Correggio. After Gonzaga II. Return to Bologna Fountain of Neptune. Gather lunch, continue to the Palazzo for a free evening. GRAND HOTEL at a contemporary trattoria della Pilotta, where we’ll view MAJESTIC (B,L) this evening for a welcome works by Parmigianino and an reception and dinner. GRAND unfinished work attributed to FRIDAY, MARCH 27 HOTEL MAJESTIC (3/23: D) Leonardo da Vinci. By special BOLOGNA / FERRARA arrangement, view the colorful Spend most of today in Fer- TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Correggio frescoes in the Mon- rara, ambling along the Corso BOLOGNA astery of San Paolo’s Camera di Ercole I d’Este and passing the This morning, depart on foot for San Paolo, then visit the 17th- Palazzo dei Diamanti (“Palace the Archiginnasio Palace, built century Teatro Farnese. Before of Diamonds”), dubbed thus in the 16th century and home returning to Bologna, visit the because of the 12,600 pink-and- to the University of Bologna’s Greek-Renaissance Basilica white marble “diamonds” that famed anatomical theatre. di Santa Maria della Steccata, adorn its facade. End our walk Spend some time exploring the topped with one of Parma’s at the 12th-century Cathedral of Santo Stefano church complex, most recognizable domes and Ferrara with its ornate, three- where seven different churches home to a magnificent fresco tiered marble facade. After an display the evolution of Bologna cycle by Parmigianino. GRAND independent lunch, gather again and its architecture through the HOTEL MAJESTIC (B,L) at the Este Castle, an architec- centuries. Partake in a cooking tural gem of Ferrara’s historical lesson at the palace-home of THURSDAY, MARCH 26 center. Return to Bologna to visit a local Bolognese family, then BOLOGNA / MANTUA the Pinacoteca Nazionale and enjoy the lunch we’ve prepared. Depart for a full-day excursion admire paintings by Raphael, Afterward, visit a local violin- to the picturesque Renaissance Giotto, Guido Reni and Car- maker in his workshop. This court city of Mantua. Visit the racci. GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC (B,D) FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE, BOLOGNA

Mantua I TALY I TALY

Parma Ferrara Adriatic EMILIA- Bologna Ravenna Sea ROMAGNA RAVENNA Faenza Brisighella Rimini Mediterranean Sea Urbino

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 door is the Mausoleo di Galla Florence). Hanging on the BOLOGNA / FAENZA / Placidia, named by UNESCO palace walls are such works BRISIGHELLA / RIMINI experts as the earliest and as The Flagellation of Christ Leave Bologna behind and best-preserved of all mosaic by Piero and The Ideal City travel east toward Rimini and monuments. After a seafood attributed to . the Adriatic Coast. Along the lunch, embark on a walking tour After departing the palace, we way, stop in the charming town to learn about the rulers that make our way to a family-run of Faenza, home to the his- conquered Ravenna through farmhouse in the countryside torical manufacturer of majolica the ages—from the Romans to and enjoy lunch while taking in earthenware pottery known as the Ostrogoths to the Byzan- views of the so-called Riviera of “faience.” Soak in centuries of tines. Stop at the 6th-century Hills, which stretches from the ceramics, featuring works from basilicas of Sant’Apollinare Apennines to the Adriatic Sea. five continents, at the Interna- Nuovo and Sant’Apollinare in GRAND HOTEL RIMINI (B,L) tional Museum of Ceramics. Classe, both of which feature Afterward, learn about ancient outstanding mosaics, before we TUESDAY, MARCH 31 techniques for creating majolica return to Rimini for a relaxing RIMINI pottery, and visit the private evening. GRAND HOTEL RIMINI (B,L) Drive along the port canal of home and studio of a local ce- Rimini to the Roman Tiberius ramicist. Continue to the town MONDAY, MARCH 30 Bridge, completed by the of Brisighella and savor local URBINO Emperor Tiberius in 20 C.E. specialties and regional wines This morning, visit the walled Explore Rimini’s city center be- as we learn about the town’s city of Urbino, where the fore stopping at its 18th-century 13th-century hilltop castle. Drive famous Italian Renaissance fish market. Continue on to on to Rimini and settle in to our painter Raphael was born in one of Rimini’s finest build- hotel, where we’ll enjoy a private 1483. Our walking tour through ings, the Tempio Malatestiano, wine-and-cheese tasting. GRAND this major hub of the Italian reconstructed in 1450 by Leon HOTEL RIMINI (B,L) Renaissance begins at the Battista Alberti. Gather this Oratorio di San Giovanni with evening for a farewell reception SUNDAY, MARCH 29 its remarkable 15th-century and dinner at a private palazzo RIMINI / RAVENNA frescoes detailing life in Urbino. outside of town. GRAND HOTEL Depart for the coastal city of Next, visit the Palazzo Ducale, RIMINI (B,D) Ravenna, known for the colorful constructed for Duke Federico early Christian mosaics that III da in the mid- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 RIMINI / BOLOGNA / adorn its buildings. First, enter 15th century (the duke is per- U.S. the awe-inspiring Basilica di haps best depicted in a painting Transfer to the Bologna Airport San Vitale, decorated with floor- by that this morning for independent to-ceiling Byzantine mosaics hangs in the Gallery in from the 6th century. Next flights home. (B) FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE, BOLOGNA PARMA

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DATES fied as included Independent and private March 22 to April 1, 2020 (11 days) transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage SIZE charges Personal items such as internet 40 participants (single accommodations access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and limited—please call for availability) gratuities for nongroup services

COST* AIR ARRANGEMENTS $9,795 per person, double occupancy You are responsible for booking and purchasing $10,995 per person, single occupancy airfare to the start location and from the end *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers location of the program. These air purchases are add $300 per person NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will INCLUDED send you details with your confirmation materials 9 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations on when to arrive and depart. 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions WHAT TO EXPECT Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers for all We consider this to be a moderately strenuous

group activities All tours and excursions as program that is at times physically demanding and

described in the itinerary Baggage handling busy. Participants must be physically fit, active and

Transfers on program arrival day One group in good health. The centers of many of the towns

transfer on departure day Minimal medical, we visit are closed to traffic. You must be capable

accident and evacuation insurance Educational of extensive walking—two to four miles—in historic program with lecture series and pre-departure centers and museums and on city tours, as well as materials, including recommended reading list, extended periods of standing during excursions.

a selected book, map and travel information Participants may encounter cobblestones and uneven Services of our professional tour manager to terrain, and guided tours may require climbing up assist you throughout the program and down several flights of stairs. Stairs may not have handrails, and elevators are limited or unavailable. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. PALAZZO TE, MANTUA

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March 22 to April 1, 2020 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY