Courses and Workshops

Oslo: Between Edvard Munch and Sverre Fehn

Pierluigi Serraino
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (PT)
Repeats every Wednesday until Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2024
Updated!
Price: $120.00
100 slots available
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Please note: "Oslo" is now being offered in person in addition to being livestreamed and recorded.

As part of the Scandinavian block, Norway has continually interfaced with Sweden during its political history. However, its artistic and architectural traditions remain separate from the other Nordic Countries. Noted architectural historian and critic Christian Norberg-Schulz has been largely credited for the reviving the notion of Genius Loci, that is the spirit of the place. Oslo comes with its Genius Loci expressed in painting through the works of Munch as well as the architectural achievements of Pritzker prize Sverre Fehn, among others. This class will explore its fascinating design history.

Faculty Bio

Pierluigi Serraino is a practicing architect and educator. The author of many books on architecture, including TASCHEN's Modernism Rediscovered and Monacelli's The Creative Architect, his articles and projects have appeared in Architectural Record, The Architectural Review, Perspecta, Abitare, A+U, ACADIA, and the Journal of Architectural Education.

This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course

  • Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
  • Classes will also stream live simultaneously, and be recorded
  • You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

  • Course starts on Wednesday, April 3, and ends on Wednesday, April 24
  • Classes meet for 4 weeks, 1.5 hours per session (9:30—11 AM)
  • Videos will post on Fridays in Member Dashboards
  • All course materials, including videos, will remain available to view and enjoy through May 31

Member Praise for Pierluigi Serraino

Pierluigi is a wonderful instructor — I always learn something new from him, as well as something new to think about. He always opens my eyes!

Course materials, organization, Pierluigi's deep knowledge of the specific area and ability to fit it into larger context of regional traditions and international design trends, and receptivity to participant questions & observations ... all great! Highly recommend!

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