Author: jstrobus

  • Getting Lost in Italian Culture

    January 2020 was one of the best months of my life. Other than Canada, I had never been outside of the United States before, so flying to Italy for a month long study abroad trip was a very new and exciting experience for me. As I sit here reflecting on my time abroad, I can’t…

  • Renaissance Sculpture- Early and Late Comparison

    On Tuesday, January 21, we continued gaining knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Renaissance art and architecture by going to the Bargello and the Accademia museums in the lovely city of Florence. Both sites are known for their heroic, yet different statues of David created by Michelangelo (at the Accademia) and Donatello (at the Bargello). The…