ART 247 Art, Women, and the Italian Renaissance

Asks the question, "Was it a renaissance for women?" as it examines the experience of women in Italian Renaissance art and culture. Students will consider how women and men were educated in the arts, how artists were trained, what factors were essential to the success of women artists and patrons, and how women were represented in art of the period. The course makes frequent use of the collections at the Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Credits

4

Course Type

SH