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THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | “Italian Renaissance Masterpieces” In-Person Lecture Tour – 2:00 PM

May 26, 2026

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THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | “Italian Renaissance Masterpieces” In-Person Lecture Tour – 11:00 AM

May 11, 2026

Rocky Ruggiero, Ph.D.

Italian Renaissance Masterpieces at the Art Institute, Chicago, IN-PERSON LECTURE TOUR 3:00pm

July 28, 2023

Rocky Ruggiero, Ph.D.

Italian Renaissance Masterpieces at the Art Institute, Chicago, IN-PERSON LECTURE TOUR 12:30pm

July 17, 2023

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