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"A Walking Tour of Ancient Rome," by Dr. Linda Gigante
- Thursday, October 4, 2007
- 12 noon, University Club
- Admission ($13 per person/check or cash) includes lunch.
- Reservations are required.
- Please contact Janna Tajibaeva at 852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu
Dr. Linda Gigante
Linda Gigante is a Professor of Fine Arts whose teaching and research focus on the art and culture of the Greco-Roman world.
In her illustrated talk, Professor Gigante will lead you on a tour of three monuments of Ancient Rome: the Altar of Augustan Peace, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum.
In addition to providing background information on their historical and cultural significance, she will discuss recent discoveries and current controversies regarding these important landmarks in Rome’s urban landscape.