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Art of the Italian Renaissance
Discover the masterpieces and techniques that defined Renaissance art in Italy.
DMR
Dr. Marco Rossi
Renaissance Art Historian
10 weeks
1,234 students
4.7 (312 reviews)
English
$279
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Certificate of completion
What You'll Learn
Identify major Renaissance artists and their works
Understand artistic techniques and innovations
Analyze art in historical context
Appreciate the lasting influence of Renaissance art
Course Topics
What is the Renaissance?
Historical context
Patronage system
Art as status symbol
Giotto and naturalism
Brunelleschi and perspective
Donatello's sculptures
Masaccio's innovations
The Medici family
Artistic workshops
Civic pride and art
Cathedral and baptistery
Birth of Venus
Primavera
Neoplatonism in art
Sacred and profane
The Renaissance man
Scientific observation
Mona Lisa mysteries
Unfinished masterpieces
David and heroic ideals
Sistine Chapel ceiling
The Last Judgment
Terribilità concept
School of Athens
Madonnas
Vatican frescoes
Perfect balance
Bellini family
Giorgione's poetry
Titian's color
Light and atmosphere
Fresco painting
Oil painting development
Sculpture methods
Drawing as foundation
Brunelleschi's dome
Alberti's theories
Ideal city planning
Palladio's villas
Requirements
- No prior art history knowledge required
- Interest in visual arts
- Basic understanding of European history helpful
This Course Includes
40 hours of video content
20 lessons
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
Access on mobile and desktop
Lifetime access