Venetian Glass of the 1890s: Salviati at Stanford University
An introductoy essay explore the art of Venetian glass blowing, a tradition that goes back more than a thousand years. This art fell into decline during the eighteenth century and collapsed with the fall of the Venetian Republic. in 1797. The revival of glass making in the middle of the nineteenth century was largely due to Antonio Salviati (1816-1890), a lawyer from Vicenza. As production increased, Salviati glass could be found in London, Paris, and New York. The Stanford family first became involved with the Salviati firm in 1883, and the collection was eventually donated to the University as an expression of gratitude for the extensive mosaic commissions from its co-founder, Jane Lathrop Stanford.
This sumptuously illustrated book illustrates and describes the 245 pieces of Salviati glass that were presented the Leland Stanford Junior Museum at the end of the nineteenth century. It accompanies an exhibition at the Iris & B. Gerard Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, California.
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December 7th, 2011 - 15:37
I studied abroad in Italy for a month, and I absolutely adored Florence. I felt Rome was too similar to New York City in its core area (though the outskirts and even the ruins felt a bit more rustic). Whenever anyone asks me where they should go when studying or traveling abroad in Italy, I always recommend Florence, especially if you want to study abroad AND maximize the most of your Italian Experience.
Florence is the Renaissance Art capital of the world, the people are friendly, and the resident cuisine can’t be beat. You definitely would not regret basing your foundation in Florence and maybe traveling to other parts of Italy during your stay.
Firenze, all the way.
December 3rd, 2011 - 20:50
Definately in the spring. But i think u should go to rome bcuz there is alot of stories and history there and the places have a lot of cool artifacts
December 8th, 2011 - 01:28
The choice should really come down to the how the academics meet your needs as a first priority. Beyond that, this really comes down to a personal preference. The two cities are only 1 hr 35 minutes apart using the fast trains here. Rome is a much larger city; Florence is smaller and more intimate. Both have great art, architecture and food. Both have excellent connections to the rest of Italy and further in Europe. Florence is a little closer to Venice and the north; Rome is a little closer to Naples and the south.
Either the spring or fall can be good times here. April – early June and September – October are great times to be here for weather and interesting festivals. Summer isn’t bad, but it can be pretty hot depending on what you’re used to. I particularly like the fall for some of the festivals running.
I’m originally from the Washington, DC area and the climate here in terms of temperature and humidity is pretty similar. I live less than two hours north of Florence.
You might find these sites useful for your stay no matter which choices you make.
train schedules and prices: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD
budget flights: http://www.skyscanner.net/ – from Florence, Pisa and Bologna are viable alternatives to the Florence airport which is actually the smallest of the three.
Festivals, exhibitions & events: http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm