Through the generosity of a gift from Sir Harold Acton, New York University received a year-round center for learning in the city that inspired the Renaissance. A short distance from the center of Florence, La Pietra's villas, formal gardens, and priceless early Renaissance art collection evoke a sense of history. This summer, the faculties from several NYU schools have joined together to provide an exciting selection of courses to fit many interests.
All programs make extensive use of our location in Florence and neighboring Tuscany.
And they expand the learning environment with excursions, tours, and guest lecturers. There may be no better place in Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance, to study art, language, literature, and history than La Pietra. Courses include intensive study of Italian, fine arts, contemporary culture, and literature. In this atmosphere of unparalleled beauty, learning is personal, meaningful, and enduring. An Italian Perspective, Basics of Film Directing, and Directing Topics.