A study of painting, sculpture and architecture in Florence, Rome and Venice during the 15th and 16th centuries. Although class discussion is strongly encouraged, this is primarily a lecture course based upon the visual content of works of art presented by way of projected slides. Attendance is highly recommended for every class meeting.
Students are responsible for the content of all lectures and assigned reading materials.
L. Cheney, Botticelli's Mythological Paintings . University Press of America, 1985. K. Clark, Leonardo da Vinci. Penguin Books, 1990. F. Hartt, History of Italian Renaissance Art.