Module #1 Introduction to the Renaissance An overview of the Renaissance period, its historical context, and its cultural significance
Module #2 The Rise of Humanism The development of humanist thought, its key principles, and its influence on art and culture
Module #3 The Medici Family and Florence The role of the Medici family in shaping Florentine politics, economy, and culture during the Renaissance
Module #4 Early Renaissance Art:Giotto and the Byzantine Legacy The art of Giotto and the role of Byzantine art in shaping the development of Renaissance art
Module #5 The Development of Perspective The innovative use of perspective in Renaissance art, including the contributions of Brunelleschi and Alberti
Module #6 The Case of Masaccio The art of Masaccio, including his use of perspective and his influence on later artists
Module #7 The Art of Fra Angelico The life and art of Fra Angelico, including his devotional paintings and frescoes
Module #8 Botticelli and the Early Renaissance in Florence The art of Sandro Botticelli, including his mythological paintings and his role in the Early Renaissance
Module #9 Dürer and the Northern Renaissance The art of Albrecht Dürer, including his woodcuts, engravings, and paintings
Module #10 Leonardo da Vinci:The Polymath The art, science, and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, including his most famous works
Module #11 Michelangelo:The Sculptor The sculptural works of Michelangelo, including the Pietà and David
Module #12 Michelangelo:The Painter The frescoes and paintings of Michelangelo, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Module #13 Raphael and the High Renaissance The art of Raphael, including his frescoes, portraits, and architectural designs
Module #14 Titian and the Venetian Renaissance The art of Tiziano Vecellio (Titian), including his portraits, landscapes, and mythological scenes
Module #15 Women in Renaissance Art The roles and representations of women in Renaissance art, including female artists and patrons
Module #16 Renaissance Architecture The development of Renaissance architecture, including the works of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Palladio
Module #17 The Art of the Print The role of printmaking in the Renaissance, including the works of Dürer, Mantegna, and others
Module #18 Renaissance Art and Science The intersection of art and science during the Renaissance, including the role of humanism and observation
Module #19 Artistic Innovations of the Renaissance The innovative use of materials, techniques, and themes in Renaissance art
Module #20 Renaissance Art and Literature The relationships between Renaissance art and literature, including the role of humanism and classical influences
Module #21 The Courtly Arts The art of the royal courts during the Renaissance, including portraiture, pageantry, and decoration
Module #22 Renaissance Art and Power The role of art in the exercise of power during the Renaissance, including the use of art as propaganda
Module #23 The Later Renaissance:Mannerism and the Crisis of the Humanist Ideal The development of Mannerism and the challenges faced by humanist ideals during the later Renaissance
Module #24 Renaissance Art and the Modern Era The legacy of Renaissance art in the modern era, including its influence on subsequent art movements
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Renaissance Art and Humanism career
