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The California and Northwest Chapter remains committed to engaging its patrons and continuing to actively support the Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums

The Biennial California and Northwest Chapter Trip is currently scheduled and confirmed for October 2021. Still, we recognize possible health-related travel restrictions may be put in place that will postpone this trip to the Vatican City State.

Space is limited and is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need further information, please contact <a href="mailto:chairman@californiapatrons.org" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">chairman@californiapatrons.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.californiapatrons.org" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">www.californiapatrons.org</a>

California & Northwest Chapter Visit to Italy

From the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums & the Friends of the Uffizi Gallery, an exclusive four-part Lecture Series beginning June 5, 2021

Online

The California &amp; Northwest Chapters of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, in partnership with the Friends of the Uffizi Gallery, presents an exclusive four-part Lecture Series beginning June 5, 2021.

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<ul>
	<li>June 05, 2021, at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT - LECTURE 1: &quot;Piero della Francesca&#39;s Flagellation, the Duke of Urbino, and the Fall of Constantinople&quot;. Kenneth Clark described Della Francesca&rsquo;s painting as &ldquo;the greatest small written about the enigmatic meaning of this work: was it a metaphor for the fall of Constantinople, or an allegory of the assassination of the Oddantonio da Montefeltro, half-brother of the more celebrated Federico da Montefeltro? We&#39;ll explore the mysteries that swirl around this famous work.</li>
	<li>June 12, 2021, at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT - LECTURE 2: &quot;The Plot That Could Have Changed the World: Lorenzo de Medici, Pope Sixtus IV, and the Pazzi Conspiracy&quot;. On April 26, 1478, Giuliano de Medici lay dead on the pavement of Florence cathedral: 19 stab wounds testified to a vicious attack. Victim of a plot backed by Pope Sixtus IV Della Rovere, Giuliano was the younger brother of Lorenzo the Magnificent, and their fates were tied to that of all Europe. This lecture will examine the heroes, the villains, and the motivations behind one of history&#39;s greatest conspiracies.</li>
	<li>June 19, 2021, at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT - LECTURE 3: &quot;Artistic Ambassadors: The Sistine Chapel Before Michelangelo&quot;. Decades before Michelangelo climbed up 70ft. of scaffolding to adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a veritable &ldquo;All-Star Team&rdquo; of late 15th- century artists had already been there. Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Perugino, and Signorelli were sent to Rome by Lorenzo &ldquo;il Magnifico&rdquo; de Medici to pay homage to the original patron and the namesake of the chapel &ndash; Pope Sixtus IV &ndash; as a means of making amends after the failed Pazzi Conspiracy. Diplomacy by brushstroke was the language of power in Renaissance Italy.</li>
	<li>June 19, 2021, at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT - LECTURE 4: &quot;Shared Genius: Artists in the Uffizi Galleries and the Vatican Museums&quot;. The patronage of the Medici and Della Rovere family produced some of the world&rsquo;s greatest art. Michelangelo and Raphael are only two of the luminaries who enjoyed the largesse of these extraordinary families. Much of the art produced for or collected by the families is still contained within two of the world&rsquo;s most important museums &ndash; the Uffizi Galleries and the Vatican Museums. This lecture will survey some of those extraordinary artists whose genius is on display in both of the collections.</li>
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<h3><a href="https://californiapatrons.zoom.us/webinar/register/8015922453800/WN_shSs22N0RC-mzy02BLgPHQ" target="_blank">Click Here to register at no cost</a></h3>

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Dr. Rocky Ruggiero 
A professor of art and architectural history since 1999, he holds a BA (College of the Holy Cross) and an MA (Syracuse University), and has been the recipient of the prestigious Florence Fellowship; his Ph.D. in Art History and Visual Culture was completed at the University of Exeter, UK. In addition to lecturing for various American universities in Florence, Italy, Dr. Ruggiero also appears regularly on television and in media as an expert on the Italian Renaissance. He now divides his time between the US and Italy, offering specialized lectures, educational webinars, and cultural events, as well as private excursions and week-long travel programs throughout the country. For his online courses, video lectures, documentaries, blogs, and podcasts, visit rockyruggiero.com.

The Medici & Della Rovere Families - Power, Patronage, and Princely Collection

This four-part series will explore a range of topics, through the art and artists who lived, painted, and sculpted these tumultuous times.

AN EXCLUSIVE ONLINE LECTURE SERIES WITH PROF. ELIZABETH LEV - SATURDAY AT 10AM PDT BEGINNING APRILE 24, 2021.

The California Chapter is delighted to announce their next virtual lecture series, with Vatican expert and art historian Professor Elizabeth Lev.&nbsp;We hope you&#39;ll join us on Saturdays at 10am beginning April 24th for this fantastic series. 
 
During the eighteenth century, technological advances meant that a huge wave of tourists made their way to the Eternal City, and their presence transformed Rome and the Museums in some fascinating and surprising ways. This is the era of the Grand Tour, and of Egyptomania, and of the great art collections of Europe.&nbsp;You&#39;ve never seen Rome like this before. 
 
Please register now to attend the series - and you&#39;re welcome to invite friends, families, and other art lovers, too. Just click the button below to sign up!

It&#39;s also a wonderful time to&nbsp;<a href="https://californiapatrons.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=80b5bef6251b47053ad48eb35&amp;id=33264389e5&amp;e=ef07f70169" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" target="_blank">renew your membership</a>&nbsp;for 2021 if you have not already done so. Recently, the Museums had to close their doors again in response to worsening public health conditions in Rome. Although they plan to reopen on May 3rd, certainly the challenges of the past year have been steep, and your support is more important than ever!

<h3><a href="https://californiapatrons.zoom.us/webinar/register/6416183509869/WN_1sivYe1mSFutnBDfs6wk0g" target="_blank">Register for the series now</a></h3>

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