Module #1 Introduction to Artistic Patronage of the Papacy An overview of the role of the Papacy in shaping Western art and culture
Module #2 The Early Christian Church and Art The emergence of Christian art in the Roman Empire and the role of the Papacy
Module #3 TheAge of Constantine:The First Golden Age of Christian Art The impact of Constantines conversion on Christian art and the Papacy
Module #4 The Rise of the Papal States The growth of the Papal States and their influence on art and culture
Module #5 Renaissance Humanism and the Papacy The revival of classical learning and its impact on Papal patronage of the arts
Module #6 The Medici Popes:The Pinnacle of Papal Patronage The art and architecture commissioned by the Medici popes, including Leo X and Clement VII
Module #7 Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling The creation of Michelangelos iconic masterpiece and its significance in Papal patronage
Module #8 Raphael and the Vatican Stanze Raphaels frescoes in the Vatican and their role in shaping Papal artistic taste
Module #9 The Counter-Reformation and the Council of Trent The impact of the Counter-Reformation on Papal patronage and the arts
Module #10 Caravaggio and the Baroque Era The rise of Caravaggio and the Baroque style in Papal art and architecture
Module #11 Bernini and the Eternal City The works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and their impact on Papal patronage of sculpture and architecture
Module #12 The Papal States in Decline:Artistic Patronage in the 18th and 19th Centuries The decline of the Papal States and its effect on artistic patronage
Module #13 The Revival of Papal Patronage in the 20th Century The renewal of Papal interest in the arts and the commissioning of modern masters
Module #14 The Vatican Museums and Galleries A tour of the Vaticans vast collections of art and artifacts
Module #15 The Sistine Chapel:A Masterclass in Papal Patronage In-depth analysis of the Sistine Chapels frescoes and their significance in Papal patronage
Module #16 Papal Portraiture:From Renaissance to Modernity The evolution of Papal portraiture from the Renaissance to the present day
Module #17 The Role of Women in Papal Patronage The contributions of women to Papal patronage of the arts throughout history
Module #18 Papal Beneficence:Artistic Patronage Beyond the Vatican The role of the Papacy in supporting arts and culture beyond the Vatican walls
Module #19 The Politics of Papal Patronage The intersection of art, politics, and power in Papal patronage
Module #20 The Iconography of the Papacy The symbols, motifs, and imagery associated with the Papacy and their significance in art
Module #21 Papal Funerary Art and Architecture The tombs, mausoleums, and funeral monuments commissioned by the Papacy
Module #22 Papal Patronage of Music and Liturgy The role of the Papacy in shaping Western music and liturgy
Module #23 The Papacy and the Art of the Peripheries Papal patronage of art from beyond the Italian peninsula, including the New World and Africa
Module #24 The Modern Papacy and the Future of Artistic Patronage The current state of Papal patronage and its potential for future innovation and collaboration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Artistic Patronage of the Papacy career
