#105 ARTSNATIONAL Gold Coast
June 2025 Lecture and Morning Tea
'Norman Magnificence in Sicily'
It is often assumed that the art and architecture of Norman southern Italy should be strongly tied to the invaders’ own French or adopted Italian influences. In this lecture, Kathleen investigates the Islamic and Byzantine models for Sicily’s imposing monuments. We consider why the monarchy chose to conflate two such disparate aesthetics in its iconography and how this reflected or advanced the power and wealth of the dynasty. Considering Palermo’s glittering Palatine Chapel, for example, or Cefalù’s imposing cathedral we uncover the values and taste of the Normans in Sicily
Kathleen Olive’s PhD was a study of artisanal culture in Renaissance Florence, through the lens of a goldsmith’s commonplace book known as the Codex Rustici. She lived and studied in Italy for a number of years, and then taught Italian language, literature and history at the University of Sydney. Kathleen now works with Academy Travel, leading tours to Europe and, particularly, Italy.
"Norman Magnificence in Sicily".
Our Australian Speaker is Dr Kathleen Olive.
Date
Saturday 14 June 2025 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+10)Location
The Lakeside Room, HOTA
135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Qld 4217
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#105 ArtsNational Gold Coast Lecture - Sat 14 June 2025
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