Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael: Masters of the Renaissance
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Renaissance Overview of the Renaissance period and its significance in art history
Module #2 Leonardo da Vinci:The Renaissance Man Biography of Leonardo da Vinci, his early life, and his multifaceted talents
Module #3 Leonardos Art:Early Works Analysis of Leonardos early paintings, including Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi
Module #4 The Mona Lisa and Leonardos Portrait Style In-depth look at the Mona Lisa and Leonardos techniques for capturing human expression
Module #5 Leonardos Inventions and Designs Exploration of Leonardos inventions, machines, and architectural designs
Module #6 Michelangelo:The Divine Sculptor Biography of Michelangelo, his early life, and his rise to fame as a sculptor
Module #7 Michelangelos Early Sculptures Analysis of Michelangelos early sculptures, including the Pietà and the Bacchus
Module #8 The Sistine Chapel Ceiling:A Masterpiece of Art In-depth look at Michelangelos work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, including the frescoes and their symbolism
Module #9 Michelangelos Later Works:Moses and the Medici Chapel Analysis of Michelangelos later sculptures, including Moses and the Medici Chapel tombs
Module #10 Raphael:The Harmony of Art Biography of Raphael, his early life, and his rise to fame as a painter
Module #11 Raphaels Early Works:The Sienese Period Analysis of Raphaels early paintings, including The Baronci Altarpiece and The Wedding of the Virgin
Module #12 Raphaels Roman Period:The Stanze di Raffaello In-depth look at Raphaels work in the Vatican, including the Stanze di Raffaello frescoes
Module #13 Raphaels Portraits:Capturing the Human Form Analysis of Raphaels portraits, including Baldassare Castiglione and La Fornarina
Module #14 The Three Masters:A Comparative Analysis Comparison of the styles, techniques, and contributions of Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael
Module #15 Renaissance Artistic Techniques Exploration of the artistic techniques used by the three masters, including sfumato, chiaroscuro, and fresco
Module #16 Patronage and the Art Market Discussion of the role of patronage in the Renaissance art world and the impact of the art market on the three masters
Module #17 The Renaissance Humanist Movement Exploration of the cultural and intellectual context of the Renaissance, including humanism and the revival of classical learning
Module #18 Legacy of the Three Masters Discussion of the impact of Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael on Western art and culture
Module #19 Case Study:The Vitruvian Man In-depth analysis of Leonardos Vitruvian Man and its significance in art and science
Module #20 Case Study:The Sistine Chapel Ceiling In-depth analysis of Michelangelos work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and its significance in art and religion
Module #21 Case Study:The School of Athens In-depth analysis of Raphaels The School of Athens and its significance in art and philosophy
Module #22 Conservation and Restoration Discussion of the conservation and restoration efforts for the works of the three masters
Module #23 The Market for Renaissance Art Exploration of the modern market for Renaissance art, including auction houses and private collectors
Module #24 The Cultural Significance of the Three Masters Discussion of the cultural significance of Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael in modern times
Module #25 Art Historical Debates Exploration of ongoing debates and controversies in the field of Renaissance art history
Module #26 Methodologies for Art Historical Research Introduction to research methodologies for studying the three masters and Renaissance art
Module #27 Digital Resources for Renaissance Art Overview of digital resources for researching and exploring Renaissance art, including online archives and museums
Module #28 Curating a Renaissance Exhibition Practical exercise in curating an exhibition on the three masters, including selection, installation, and interpretation
Module #29 Writing about Renaissance Art Guided writing exercise on analyzing and interpreting a work of Renaissance art
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael: Masters of the Renaissance career
