Module #1 Introduction to the Italian City-States Overview of the historical and cultural context of the Italian City-States, including Florence, Venice, Milan, and Rome.
Module #2 The Rise of the City-States In-depth examination of the social, economic, and political factors that led to the emergence of the Italian City-States in the 11th-13th centuries.
Module #3 Medieval Art and Architecture Exploration of the artistic and architectural styles of the Middle Ages in Italy, including Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Module #4 The Byzantine Influence Analysis of the impact of Byzantine art and culture on the development of Italian art, particularly in Venice and Ravenna.
Module #5 The Renaissance in Florence In-depth study of the Renaissance in Florence, including the patronage of the Medici family and the work of artists such as Giotto and Brunelleschi.
Module #6 Artistic Innovations of the Renaissance Examination of the artistic innovations of the Renaissance, including perspective, sfumato, and humanism.
Module #7 Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo In-depth analysis of the lives and works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, two of the most influential artists of the Renaissance.
Module #8 Venetian Art and Culture Exploration of the unique artistic and cultural styles of Venice, including the work of artists such as Titian and Tintoretto.
Module #9 The Art of the Venetian Republic Analysis of the artistic and cultural productions of the Venetian Republic, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Module #10 Music and Literature in the Italian City-States Examination of the importance of music and literature in the Italian City-States, including the work of writers such as Dante and Petrarch.
Module #11 The Court of Milan In-depth study of the court of Milan, including the patronage of the Visconti and Sforza families and the work of artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Module #12 Art and Politics in the Italian City-States Analysis of the relationship between art and politics in the Italian City-States, including the use of art as propaganda and the role of patronage.
Module #13 The Role of Women in the Italian City-States Examination of the role of women in the Italian City-States, including their contributions to art, literature, and politics.
Module #14 Art and Spirituality Exploration of the relationship between art and spirituality in the Italian City-States, including the use of art in religious devotion and the development of devotional art.
Module #15 The Renaissance in Rome In-depth study of the Renaissance in Rome, including the patronage of the Pope and the work of artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.
Module #16 Mannerism and Beyond Analysis of the development of Mannerism and other artistic styles in the Italian City-States, including the work of artists such as Tintoretto and El Greco.
Module #17 Art and Architecture in the Baroque Period Examination of the artistic and architectural styles of the Baroque period in the Italian City-States, including the work of artists such as Bernini and Borromini.
Module #18 The Legacy of the Italian City-States Analysis of the lasting impact of the Italian City-States on Western art and culture, including their influence on subsequent artistic movements.
Module #19 Case Study:The Uffizi Gallery In-depth examination of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, including its history, architecture, and artistic treasures.
Module #20 Case Study:St. Marks Basilica In-depth examination of St. Marks Basilica in Venice, including its history, architecture, and artistic treasures.
Module #21 Art and Culture in the Age of Exploration Exploration of the impact of the Age of Exploration on art and culture in the Italian City-States, including the influence of non-Western cultures.
Module #22 The Revival of Classical Culture Analysis of the revival of classical culture in the Italian City-States, including the study of classical literature, art, and architecture.
Module #23 Art and Science in the Renaissance Examination of the relationship between art and science in the Renaissance, including the work of artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Module #24 The Art of the Print Exploration of the art of printmaking in the Italian City-States, including the work of artists such as Dürer and Mantegna.
Module #25 Art and Fashion Analysis of the relationship between art and fashion in the Italian City-States, including the influence of fashion on art and vice versa.
Module #26 The Festival and the Spectacle Examination of the role of festivals and spectacles in the Italian City-States, including their impact on art, culture, and society.
Module #27 The Art of the Garden Exploration of the art of garden design in the Italian City-States, including the creation of villas and gardens.
Module #28 Art and the Everyday Analysis of the relationship between art and everyday life in the Italian City-States, including the depiction of daily life in art.
Module #29 The Artists Workshop Examination of the artists workshop in the Italian City-States, including the role of apprentices, assistants, and collaborators.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Art and Culture in the Italian City-States career
