The Art and Architecture of the Italian Renaissance
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Italian Renaissance Overview of the historical period, cultural context, and key figures of the Italian Renaissance.
Module #2 Early Renaissance Art:From Giotto to Masaccio Examining the work of early Renaissance masters, including Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Masaccio.
Module #3 Renaissance Humanism and its Impact on Art Exploring the connection between Renaissance humanism and the development of art during this period.
Module #4 The Medici Family and their Patronage The role of the Medici family in shaping Renaissance art and culture through their patronage.
Module #5 Florentine Architecture:Brunelleschi and the Duomo Analysis of Brunelleschis innovative designs and their impact on Renaissance architecture.
Module #6 Sandro Botticelli:The Birth of Venus and Beyond In-depth examination of Botticellis life, style, and major works, including The Birth of Venus.
Module #7 Domenico Ghirlandaio:Frescoes and Portraits Exploring Ghirlandaios contributions to Renaissance art, including his frescoes and portraits.
Module #8 Perugino and the Umbrian School Discussion of Peruginos life, style, and influence on the Umbrian school of painting.
Module #9 Leonardo da Vinci:The Renaissance Man Comprehensive overview of Leonardos life, art, and inventions, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach.
Module #10 Michelangelo Buonarroti:Sculpture and the Sistine Chapel In-depth analysis of Michelangelos sculptures, including David, and his work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Module #11 Raphael:The Frescoes of the Vatican Stanze Examining Raphaels frescoes in the Vatican, including The School of Athens and Parnassus.
Module #12 Venetian Art and Architecture:St. Marks Basilica Exploring the unique characteristics of Venetian art and architecture, with a focus on St. Marks Basilica.
Module #13 Titian:The Master of Color and Light Analysis of Titians innovative use of color and light in his paintings, including Bacchus and Ariadne.
Module #14 Tintoretto:The Dramatic and Expressive Examining Tintorettos radical and expressive style, including his use of chiaroscuro and color.
Module #15 Caravaggio and the Baroque Influence Discussion of Caravaggios life, art, and impact on the development of the Baroque style.
Module #16 Renaissance Palaces and Gardens:Villa Medici and more Exploring the design and architecture of Renaissance palaces and gardens, including Villa Medici and others.
Module #17 Women in Renaissance Art:Lavinia Fontana and Sofonisba Anguissola Highlighting the contributions and experiences of women artists during the Renaissance, including Lavinia Fontana and Sofonisba Anguissola.
Module #18 Renaissance Prints and Publication:The Spread of Ideas Examining the role of printmaking in disseminating Renaissance art and ideas throughout Europe.
Module #19 The Renaissance and the Classical Tradition Analyzing the ways in which Renaissance artists and architects engaged with classical Greek and Roman culture.
Module #20 The Renaissance City:Urban Planning and Architecture Exploring the design and development of Renaissance cities, including Florence, Venice, and Rome.
Module #21 Renaissance Sculpture:From Donatello to Bernini Survey of Renaissance sculpture, including works by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini.
Module #22 The Renaissance and the Natural World Examining the ways in which Renaissance art and science intersected with the natural world.
Module #23 Renaissance Art and the Courtly Culture Analyzing the role of art in Renaissance courtly culture, including the patronage of monarchs and nobility.
Module #24 The Legacy of the Italian Renaissance Assessing the lasting impact of the Italian Renaissance on Western art and culture.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Art and Architecture of the Italian Renaissance career
