ARTH 6143 - Art of Italy, 1450-1600

Credit Hours: (3)

Description This course examines painting, sculpture, and architecture in Italy from about 1450 to 1600, during the height of the period traditionally referred to as the Italian Renaissance. As a period known for its increased naturalism in art and its advances in a variety of fields including science, philosophy, and technology, the course addresses how works of art were shaped by cultural, political, social, and global movements of the period. Throughout the term, students will explore the special characteristics of art from this period that continue to have an impact on the art world today.