This course will examine art from the so-called High Renaissance and Mannerist periods in Italy. We will focus in particular on papal Rome, ducal Florence, and republican Venice, and the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and their followers, as well as the intersection of Italian art and artists with northern Europe. Issues such as private patronage, female artists, contemporary sexuality, and the connections between monumental and decorative art will be examined through discussions, readings, and hands-on experiences in local museums, Special Collections, the Botanic Gardens, and the Book Arts Lab.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall

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