This course is an introduction to Renaissance art by exploring the historical, political and cultural evolution of Italy between the 14th and the 16th centuries. This overview will be not confined to works of art but will include social and patronage issues, such as the role of the guilds and the differences in private, civic and church patronage, which affected the style, form and content of Italian art. Students will have the opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of the Italian Renaissance, developing a confident grasp of the material, understanding the relationship between both historical and artistic events and valuing the importance of patronage. As the Renaissance works are often still in their original physical settings, students will have a unique opportunity to experience the works as their original viewers did and as their creators intended.
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Students arrive in Florence |
| Day 2 | Visits to Palazzo Davanzati, Baptistery, Museo del Duomo, Duomo and Ospedale degli Innocenti; Welcome Dinner |
| Day 3 | Visits to S. Maria Novella, S Croce, S. Maria del Carmine, Santo Spirito |
| Day 4 | Visits to the Uffizi, Medici Palace, San Lorenzo, Santa Marie Maddalena dei Pazzi, Santissima Annunziata |
| Day 5 | Visit to San Marco and Museo; Epiphany Parade |
| Day 6 | Visits to Bargello and Piazza Vecchio |
| Day 7 | Visit to the Uffizi |
| Day 8-9 | Free Days |
| Day 10 | Day Trip to Siena |
| Day 11 | Visits to San Michele in Visdomini, San Lorenzo, Accademia, Santa Felicita |
| Day 12 | Day Trip to Orvieto; Evening arrival in Rome |
| Day 13 | Visits to Vatican Museum, St. Peter's, Campidoglio, S. Pietro in Vincoli |
| Day 14 | Visits to S. Carlino, S. Andrea al Quirinale, Spanish Steps, S. Maria del Popolo, New Ara Pacis Museum, S. Agostino, S. Luigi dei Francesci, S. Maria sopra Minerva, Piazza Navona |
| Day 15 | Final Exam; Farewell dinner |
| Day 16 | Students depart for the U.S. |
*Instructor reserves the right to modify the course schedule as needed
