Harborcreek Satellite: Michelangelo: Man, Myth & Majesty – A Tribute to the Florentine Genius
This lavishly illustrated presentation will examine the mastery of painting, sculpture and architecture exhibited by the Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1565). JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Michael DeSanctis will emphasize Michelangelo's ties to the city of Florence, Italy, where he was born, and suggest how a "sculptural temperament" came to be embodied in all his works, regardless of medium. Participants will be encouraged to share their own perceptions and questions stemming from the master's life at the end of the presentation.
Location: Harborcreek Township Building – 5601 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16510
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 9, 6-7:30PM
Admission: FREE
Michael DeSanctis, Ph.D.
Dr. Michael DeSanctis is a Professor of Fine Arts and Theology at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses in the history of art and architecture. He is the author of Building from Belief: Advance, Retreat and Compromise in the Remaking of Catholic Church Architecture (Liturgical Press, 2002) and Renewing the City of God: Catholic Architectural Reform in the United States (Liturgy Training Publications, 1994), as well as numerous popular and academic writings on the topic of contemporary Catholic Church architecture. He is a member of the Commission on Sacred Art and Architecture for Diocese of Erie and has established an international reputation for his work as a liturgical educator and design consultant.
