15th and 16th century timeline

This is a  specific timeline showing and highlighting where we are going and some of what we will be seeing. The course looks at the relationship between the political, religious, and artistic. It is not meant to, nor can it, show everything from this time period of great inventions, advancements, and corruptions.

US to Italy forecast...

According to weather.com we should have crisp but clear sailing.

Where in Italy?

For those who like maps, and who doesn't, here is a visual of where we will be. Once we  arrive, pictures should follow daily, if the internet in Italy is cooperative.

Time difference to Italy

For those who are wondering:

Italy is 6 hours ahead of the east coast of the United States.

Italy is 9 hours ahead of California/Pacific Standard Time. 

The Itinerary and Contact Information

Professor Chimenti:

American Cell: 714-293-6009

Italian Cell: (dial 011 first if calling from US) +37-259-716-680 (Jan. 4 – Jan. 25, 2009)

Dr. Leopardi:

American Cell: 212-380-3299 (until Dec. 28, 2008)

Italian Cell: (dial 011 first if calling from US) +39-329-069-7690 (Dec. 29 – Jan. 25, 2009)

January 5 – January 10

FLORENCE

Hotel: www.hotelpanorama.fi.it/en/

January 11 – January 17

VENICE

Hotel: www.donorione-venezia.it/ing/home.htm

January 18 – January 24

ROME

Hotel:  www.hotelvillarosaroma.eu/eng/hotel.html

January 25 – Back to United States

January 26

Project meetings at CU

January 27

Project meetings at CU

January 28 – 29

Continue working on written project and visual diary 

January 30

Written Project and Visual Diaries due.

Less than a month away

We are less than a month away from Florence. These are the books we are reading to prepare us for the culture we will be entering.