Cicero: Prosecuting Sicily's Greatest Art Thief

Course Description

Course Description: Caius Verres was a profligate, corrupt, and brutal governor whose passion — or disease, depending on whom you asked — was art, especially Greek art. And Sicily, his province, overflowed with it. The countless schemes, outrages, and atrocities that Verres committed to get that art are known to us because Cicero ultimately prosecuted him for his crimes — which included much more than stealing art — and published the Verrine Orations, one of the longest pieces of oratory to survive antiquity. In this course, we will read from the Fourth Verrine, Cicero's damning catalogue of Verres' crimes viz. the art and treasures of Sicily Level: This course is intended for those who have studied Latin grammar and have experience reading continuous texts Textbook: Instructor will provide a text and commentary

Details

• Semester: Summer 2024
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

3 spots remaining out of 5

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.