The 21st Nichi-Doku Joint Lecture: “Before Dürer. Giovanni d’Alemagna as a Northern European Painter in Italy” (7 February 2025 | Kyoto University)


 

Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Rebecca Müller
Medieval Art History Chair, Institute for European Art History, Heidelberg University

 

Commentator:
Prof. Kayo Hirakawa 
Aesthetics and Art History, Graduate School of Letters, Kyoto University

 

Date: 7 February 2025 (Friday), 18:30–20:00 (Followed by a networking at the Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto)

Venue: Kyoto University, Yoshida South Campus, Yoshida International House, Ground floor, Room 2

Language: English

Abstract

Albrecht Dürer is undoubtedly the most famous artist of the Early Modern Period to travel from the North to Venice and work there. However, two generations earlier, another painter made the journey: Giovanni d’Alemagna.  Unlike Dürer, he stayed in Venice for the rest of his life. He married into the Venetian painter family Vivarini and contributed to major works of Venetian painting in the 1440s. This lecture explores the historical context of his journey and his collaboration in the workshop. One focus is on whether his contributions can be traced in the surviving altarpieces.

Registration & Contact

Deadline: 3 February 2025 (Monday)

Please send an e-mail containing your name and affiliated organization to the following address:

Heidelberg University Office Kyoto
E-Mail: info@huok.uni-heidelberg.de
Telephone: 075-753-5413

* The lecture series “Nichi-Doku Joint Lecture” is organized in close cooperation of the Kyoto University European Center, Heidelberg Office, and the Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto, the liaison offices of both universities in Japan and Germany. It aims at promoting and strengthening research exchange between Heidelberg University and Kyoto University.


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