Mini edition of the Articulation newsletter for the alumni of the Faculty of Arts, March 2017

Masterclasses Short Courses April 2017

Faculty of Arts The University of Melbourne

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Arts West – the new home for the Bachelor of Arts program at the University of Melbourne.

Many of the Faculty’s community education programs are held in the new building.

From the Dean Professor Mark Considine The Faculty of Arts has a long and sustained commitment to connecting with the broader community through engaging Community Education programs, which reflect the importance of upholding the University’s legacy as a public spirited institution.

Community Education in the Faculty of Arts denotes high-quality, educational experiences and enrichment opportunities, promoting learning without formal degrees or courses. These programs are designed to foster professional and personal interests through curated programs at any stage in life. Our Community Education programs draw from the wealth of knowledge and expertise within the Faculty and act as a vehicle to connect the Faculty’s teaching, learning and research activities with the community.

We are excited about our 2017 suite of programs, which will explore subjects as diverse as cinematic masterpieces, medieval manuscripts, science and religion, literature, art history, Italian art and culture, and more.

Once again the Faculty will be working in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria as we present not one but two fantastic masterclass programs demonstrating the University’s commitment to supporting cultural organisations.

We look forward to welcoming you to another wonderful year of inspirational learning.

Visit arts.unimelb.edu.au/learning

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masterclasses Melbourne Masterclass: Objects, Sounds and Stories of Love Wednesdays 12, 19 and 26 April, 6.00pm – 8.30pm National Gallery of Victoria

Love, a complex emotion to say the least, has inspired artists and creative practitioners for centuries, generating countless artworks, objects, poems, books, musical compositions and films. Over three weeks this masterclass will explore the materiality, visions and sounds of love in response to the exhibition Love: Art of Emotion 1400-1800 held at the National Gallery of Victoria (31 March – 18 June 2017); a collaborative project produced with the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions at the University of Melbourne.

Each week will explore a theme within the exhibition. Led by Love: Art of Emotion curator and lead researcher, Dr Angela Hesson, the masterclass series will be a blend of lectures, discussions and performances by some of the University’s most celebrated scholars and musicians.

Individual session: $40 Series pass: $100

Antonio Vivarini (studio of ), Master of the Stories of Helen, The Garden of Love, (c.1465-1470), National Gallery of Victoria. Reprinted with permission from the National Gallery of Victoria.

This masterclass program and free exhibition are subsidized through the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions. Spaces are limited.

Melbourne Masterclass: Van Gogh’s Four Seasons Monday 1 & 8 May and Wednesday 17 & 24 May 6.00pm – 8.30pm National Gallery of Victoria

In partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria’s Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition Van Gogh and the Seasons, the Faculty of Arts is pleased to present a masterclass exploring the life and art of one of the world’s most recognisable artists.

Each session includes evening lectures by some of The University of Melbourne’s finest scholars and NGV’s senior curators, light refreshments and the privilege of exclusive after-hours exhibition viewing, including talks and performances in the exhibition space.

This year we have introduced a new format to the program during the exhibition viewing period. Monday evenings will showcase floor talks and Wednesday evenings will allow participants to engage in a conversation panel.

Individual session: $60* / $65 Series pass: $220* / $240

Vincent van Gogh, Farmhouse in Provence June 1888 Arles, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington. Reprinted with permission from the National Gallery of Victoria.

‘The opportunity to attend a series of talks by such knowledgeable people was wonderful and provided fascinating insights into the exhibition.

Being able to view the exhibition without the crowds added to the enjoyment. The floor talks were excellent and the supper was delicious.’

Participant, 2016

Spaces are limited

For further information and registration, visit arts.unimelb.edu.au/learning

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short courses Short Course: The Galileo Affair Wednesdays 7 – 28 June 6.15pm – 8.15pm The University of Melbourne

The ‘Galileo Affair’, as it has come to be known, remains one of the most fascinating episodes in the history of science. It is often taken as an illustration of the repressive attitude of the Catholic Church to the rise of modern science in the 17th century, and an example of the fundamental conflict between science and religion. Yet, it has been subject to distortion and myth, and continues to spark intense disagreement among historians, scientists and philosophers.

In this short course, we will focus on these questions in an attempt to shed light on this fascinating episode. Each session takes a different historical perspective, as we delve beyond the myth, in search of a deeper understanding of one of the defining episodes of Western history.

Individual session pass: $55* / $65 Series pass: $200* / $250

Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury, Galileo before the Holy Office, 1847. Reprinted with permission from the National Gallery of Victoria.

‘I have difficulty naming a highlight. I never came home feeling other than elated and delighted with the presenters all of whom were most admirably brilliant and knowledgeable.’ Participant, 2016

Short Course: The Grandeur that was Rome – Roman Art and Architecture Thursdays 15 June – 20 July 6.15pm – 8.30pm The University of Melbourne

This six week course examines how, from its beginnings under the Etruscans, Rome gradually acquired dominion over the Mediterranean world and was introduced to a world of art, which she was to shape into her own. The first climax of Roman art and architecture came under Augustus.

Nero and his successors built a new Rome through the mastery of concrete. Under Trajan and Hadrian the Roman Empire reached its greatest extent and produced works of unparalleled grandeur. The dangerous years of the 3rd century AD gave way to the triumph of Christianity in AD 313. This course concludes with an examination of Rome’s fine artistic legacy in terms of silver, glass, jewellery and mosaics.

This short course will be led by worldrenowned architectural historian and former Chair of Classics at the University of Melbourne, Emeritus Professor Frank Sear. Each session in the series includes

two 50-minute evening lectures with Q&A and a break with light refreshments.

Course handouts and further reading material will be available throughout the duration of the course.

‘I think you run a marvellous, informative and inspiring program.’ Participant, 2016

Individual session pass: $55* / $65 Series pass: $200* / $250

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Melbourne Masterclass: Cinematic Masterpieces

Melbourne Masterclass: Senses of Italy

An offspring of the Faculty of Arts flagship program, 10 Great Books, this masterclass is designed to challenge, revise, and reveal the legacy of great films. Over a series of several sessions we will explore a great film in a supportive and lively masterclass environment, guided by the University’s celebrated academics and guest speakers.

This masterclass explores the notion of ‘what is Italian’ through an historical journey of scent, sight, sound, taste and touch. Each session will bring to life a particular aspect of Italian culture, history, art, literature, music, food and design, of two of the most influential periods; the Renaissance and the 20th Century.

Melbourne Masterclass: Classical Manuscripts: Survivals, rediscoveries and transformations This series will focus on the sometimes miraculous survivals of the works of major Roman authors, their preservation in the Middles Ages, their rediscovery by the great ‘manuscript hunters’ of the Renaissance, and their proliferation and dissemination in the Age of Print.

Melbourne Masterclass: Death, disposal and digital memorialisation Through discussion, debate and extensive use of images, we will examine the fascinating histories, philosophies and techniques associated with the disposal and memorialisation of the dead throughout the ages and across cultures.

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Inside Arts West. Image: John Gollings