The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Italy's Great Monuments
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1h 3m
At the turn of the 13th and 14th Centuries, a man named Francis from Assisi changed the world. Not only did he begin to reform the Catholic Church by living the example of Christ in taking a vow of poverty, but he also changed the way that medieval Christians saw the natural world. To honor St. Francis, a basilica was built in his honor and the greatest artists of Europe converged on Assisi to decorate it. Join me for this video lecture where we examine the beautiful art and architecture of this splendid church.
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