Venice & the Ottoman Empire Director’s Circle Reception & Lecture
March 12, 2025 at 5:30pm Jepson Center- This event has passed.
“Living with Luxury in Renaissance Venice”
Gary M. Radke, Professor Emeritus of Art History, Syracuse University
Venice has long been a fascinating and vibrant city, celebrated during the Renaissance for its rich culture and artistic lifestyle. In this engaging illustrated lecture, explore the elegant ways wealthy Venetians dressed, how they adorned their homes, public spaces, and churches with beautiful goods from near and far, and how Venetians embraced life with creativity and joy. Discover the refined world of Venetian society, including the salons where intellect and culture flourished. At the same time, learn how the city’s civic and religious leaders sought to balance displays of wealth and promote moderation. While luxury was often seen as a challenge to moral values, Renaissance Venice redefined it through concepts of splendor and magnificence, making it part of the city’s cultural identity.
