Art History 230 - Italian Renaissance Art

This survey outlines the arts in Italy from the late thirteenth to sixteenth centuries, a time of major cultural transformation. To trace these developments, we will take a geographic approach, focusing on cities and societies in order to understand the diverse social networks that linked artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo with their publics. We will also address themes such as the role of women in the arts as both patrons and producers; the rise of print; and the expanding networks of cross-cultural contact that linked Italian cities like Florence, Rome, and Venice to places throughout western Europe and beyond.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors