Module #1 Introduction to the Italian Renaissance Exploring the historical context and cultural significance of the Italian Renaissance
Module #2 The Medici Family:Patrons of the Arts The role of the Medici family in shaping the Renaissance in Florence
Module #3 Leonardo da Vinci:The Renaissance Man The life, art, and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most iconic figures of the Renaissance
Module #4 Michelangelo Buonarroti:The Divine Sculptor The art, architecture, and poetry of Michelangelo, with a focus on his most famous works
Module #5 Raphael:The Prince of Painters Raphaels life, art, and influence on Renaissance painting and architecture
Module #6 The High Renaissance:Art and Architecture Characteristics and innovations of High Renaissance art and architecture, including St. Peters Basilica and the Sistine Chapel
Module #7 Vasaris Lives:Understanding Renaissance Art through Primary Sources Analyzing Giorgio Vasaris biographies of Renaissance artists and their significance for art historical research
Module #8 Florence and the Birthplace of the Renaissance Exploring the city of Florence, its architecture, and its cultural significance during the Renaissance
Module #9 Venice and the Venetian Renaissance The unique cultural and artistic developments of Venice during the Renaissance, including the works of Titian and Tintoretto
Module #10 Renaissance Humanism:The Revival of Classical Learning The intellectual and philosophical underpinnings of the Renaissance, including the role of classical humanism
Module #11 Women of the Renaissance:Artists, Patrons, and Intellectuals The often-overlooked contributions of women to the Renaissance, including artists, patrons, and writers
Module #12 The Renaissance Court:Politics and Culture The role of royal and noble courts in shaping Renaissance culture, politics, and art
Module #13 Caravaggio:The Rebel Artist The life, art, and controversy surrounding Caravaggio, a pioneer of Baroque painting
Module #14 Tintoretto:The Venetian Master The art and significance of Tintoretto, a leading painter of the Venetian Renaissance
Module #15 Titian:The King of Color The life, art, and legacy of Titian, one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance
Module #16 Donatello and the Development of Renaissance Sculpture The innovations and influence of Donatellos sculptures on Renaissance art and beyond
Module #17 Botticelli and the Early Renaissance The art and significance of Sandro Botticelli, a pioneer of the Early Renaissance in Florence
Module #18 Dürer and the Northern Renaissance The art and influence of Albrecht Dürer, a key figure in the Northern Renaissance
Module #19 The Renaissance in Rome:Art and Architecture The cultural and artistic developments of Renaissance Rome, including the Vatican and St. Peters Basilica
Module #20 The Renaissance in Milan:Art and Architecture The cultural and artistic developments of Renaissance Milan, including the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante
Module #21 Renaissance Art and Science:The Intersection of Creativity and Inquiry Exploring the connections between art, science, and technology during the Renaissance
Module #22 Renaissance Music and Dance:The Culture of Entertainment The music, dance, and theatrical performances of the Renaissance, including the development of opera
Module #23 Renaissance Literature:From Petrarch to Ariosto The major literary figures and works of the Italian Renaissance, including poetry, drama, and epic
Module #24 The Legacy of the Italian Renaissance The ongoing impact of the Italian Renaissance on Western art, culture, and society
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Masters of the Italian Renaissance career
