ART-356 History, Literature, and Art of the
Italian Renaissance
This course focuses on the emergence and
development of the artistic and intellectual
movement of the Italian Renaissance, considering
the ways in which political and social activity
contributed to and influenced creative output
during the period. In addition to the studying of
artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo, we
will also look at the emergence of intellectual
and artistic activity among female artists such
as Sofonisba Anguissola and Fede Galizia. We will
also read literature of the period by Alberti,
Vasari, and Castiglione which are vital to
understanding the visual arts and other
intellectual issues.