Module #1 Introduction to the Italian Renaissance Overview of the historical and cultural context of the Italian Renaissance
Module #2 The Early Renaissance in Florence Artistic developments in Florence in the 14th and early 15th centuries, including the work of Giotto and Masaccio
Module #3 Brunelleschi and the Rediscovery of Perspective The innovations of Filippo Brunelleschi and their impact on Renaissance art
Module #4 The Art of Donatello and Michelozzo The sculptures and architectural innovations of Donatello and Michelozzo
Module #5 Masaccios Innovations The pioneering work of Masaccio, including his use of perspective and humanism
Module #6 Fra Angelico and the Devotional Image The art of Fra Angelico, focusing on his devotional paintings and frescoes
Module #7 Sandro Botticelli:Mythology and Allegory The art of Sandro Botticelli, exploring his use of mythology and allegory
Module #8 Domenico Ghirlandaio and the Portraits of the Elite The art of Domenico Ghirlandaio, focusing on his portraits of the Medici and other elite families
Module #9 Perugino and the Umbrian School The art of Perugino and the development of the Umbrian School
Module #10 The Art of Leonardo da Vinci An in-depth exploration of Leonardos paintings, drawings, and inventions
Module #11 Raphael and the High Renaissance The art of Raphael, including his frescoes in the Vatican and his portraits
Module #12 Michelangelos Early Works The early sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo, including the Pietà and David
Module #13 Michelangelos Sistine Chapel Ceiling An in-depth exploration of Michelangelos frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Module #14 Venetian Renaissance Art The art of Venice in the 15th and 16th centuries, including the works of Bellini and Titian
Module #15 Titians Paintings of Myth and Beauty The art of Titian, focusing on his use of color and his depictions of mythological scenes
Module #16 The Late Renaissance in Rome The art of Rome in the late 16th century, including the works of Caravaggio and Bernini
Module #17 Caravaggios Innovative Style The life and art of Caravaggio, including his use of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting
Module #18 The Legacy of the Italian Renaissance The impact of the Italian Renaissance on Western art and culture
Module #19 Women Artists of the Renaissance The contributions of women artists, including Sofonisba Anguissola and Lavinia Fontana
Module #20 Renaissance Sculpture:From Donatello to Bernini The development of Renaissance sculpture, including the works of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini
Module #21 Renaissance Architecture:From Brunelleschi to Palladio The innovations of Renaissance architecture, including the works of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Palladio
Module #22 The Patronage System The role of patronage in Renaissance art, including the Medici, the Pope, and other powerful patrons
Module #23 The Art of the Renaissance Court The art of the royal courts of Italy, including the Este, Gonzaga, and Medici families
Module #24 Renaissance Art and Science The intersections of art and science during the Renaissance, including the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo
Module #25 Renaissance Art and Literature The relationships between art and literature during the Renaissance, including the works of Petrarch and Boccaccio
Module #26 The Spread of Renaissance Culture The ways in which Renaissance culture spread throughout Europe, including the role of trade, travel, and print
Module #27 The Crisis of the Late Renaissance The challenges faced by Renaissance artists and patrons in the late 16th century, including the Counter-Reformation
Module #28 The Enduring Legacy of the Italian Renaissance The continued impact of the Italian Renaissance on art, culture, and society
Module #29 Renaissance Art in the Modern Era The reception and reinterpretation of Renaissance art in the modern era, including exhibitions, conservation, and digital humanities
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Italian Renaissance: Key Artists and Works career
