Saints, Symbols and Spaghetti
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Join Dr. Rocky for this video lecture where he will explore the sometimes violent, often bizarre, and always fascinating representations of saints and martyrs in Italian art. From St. Sebastian’s arrows to St. Lucy’s eyeballs to St. Lawrence’s barbecue grill, Prof. Ruggiero will provide an engaging, informative, and entertaining lecture about saint imagery and symbolism.
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