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The medieval city of Siena creates a perfect backdrop for these students' study of Renaissance art and painting techniques. During the first few days of the program, students became familiar with Siena's ancient turrets and alleyways, exploring the 17 Contrade as well as essential sites like the Piazza Duomo, Castelvecchio, and Basilica of San Domenico. 

Program coursework, which includes FA 28a: Painting Siena and

FA 45a: Early Renaissance Art in Tuscany from the Age of Dante to the Medici, utilizes the program's unique surroundings to experience art in situ. In addition to the Siena Art Institute classrooms and artists' studios, class meetings take place in the Pinacoteca Nazionale, Palazzo Pubblico, and elsewhere throughout the city.

A biennial program highlight is the visit to La Biennale di Venezia (the Venice Biennale), one of the most important gatherings of contemporary artists and art exhibitions in the world. Students explored the historic canals of Venice and visited major Biennale exhibits including the Giardini and Arsenale halls.

In partnership with our colleagues at the Siena Art Institute, the

Brandeis Office of Study Abroad is delighted to welcome this new cohort of students to the majestic city of Siena and

the Brandeis in Siena alumni community.