One of the most famous and influential paintings of the Renaissance, contemporary with and rivaling Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling, Raphael’s fresco of ancient philosophers under a vaulted hall is both a brilliant articulation of philosophical systems and a sophisticated display of fresco technique. Understanding how medium and message were intertwined in Raphael’s world will open up a window onto the culture of the High Renaissance, where artistic craft and humanist thought went hand in hand.

Featured Speakers:

• David Mayernik, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, University of Notre Dame
• Ingrid Rowland, Professor, University of Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway