Art history with marco

One of the classes that I am taking in Florence is Art History of the Renaissance.  This class is extremely unique and engaging because we meet in different areas, museums, or churches around the city and get a "lecture" from a native Florentine art historian named Marco.  He has such a huge personality and his knowledge is dumbfounding.  The lectures have gone over everything from architecture and paintings to religious quarrels and gender roles.  I think these kind of lectures where we are actually seeing a fresco or famous church in person while we are getting a lecture is a truly one of a kind class.  Marco is also extremely funny and sensitive when it comes to other people around us who might try to get a closer look of a piece near him or some parents with a crying infant.  I have never seen such looks or shushes, but the moments are priceless and hilarious.  I am really looking forward to learning about some things at the Uffizi Gallery and more about the Ponte Vecchio.  A presto.

P.S. Obama's clinching of the Democratic nomination (numerically) is really big news in all of the big newspapers and news programs in Italy.  I was extremely excited when I read about it in the paper yesterday and I have a good feeling he will now be the next president in January.  Peace is near.  Ciao.