The Art of the Renaissance in Florence and Rome
Florence, originally founded by the Romans, was governed by the Medici family for centuries. Most of them had a passionate interest in painting, sculpture, architecture and literature. Still Florence keeps an exceptional artistic heritage which is a marvelous evidence of its aged culture. This course offers students the opportuntity to learn about works of art from the Renaissance period.
Florence is the most marked example of Renaissance cities in Italy. Nowhere else in Italy does one find this multitude of buildings and works of art from this period. Among the cultural highlights is the magnificent cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), churches that contain breathtaking frescocycli, renowned museums (e.g. Uffizi, Bargello, Accademia), and impressive city-palaces (e.g. Palazzo Strozzi; Palazzo Rucellai; Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Medici Riccardi) and Palazzo Vecchio, the famous city hall. The course also includes a one-day trip to Rome.
Florence, originally founded by the Romans, was governed by the Medici family for centuries. Most of them had a passionate interest in painting, sculpture, architecture and literature. Still Florence keeps an exceptional artistic heritage which is a marvelous evidence of its aged culture. This course offers students the opportuntiy to learn about works of art from the Renaissance period.
Course director
Prof. dr. Michael Kwakkelstein
Lecturers
prof. dr. Michael Kwakkelstein; Stefano Corazzini; dr. Klaas Tonckens; dr. Waldemar de Boer; prof. dr. Gert Jan van der Sman
Course aim
The fundamental goals are to introduce students to the art and architecture of Florence in its historical context, and in doing so, to make them familiar with the origins, nature and development of the Renaissance in the visual arts. Mastery of basic concepts and terminology of art historical studies is another essential aspect of this course.
Study load
Class meetings (9:30-13:00) will be divided between illustrated lectures and discussions at the Institute, and guided visits on site in museums, churches and palaces of Florence. Day trip to Rome includes visits to the Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel included), Saint Peters, other important churches and a city walk.
Costs
Housing through A third party
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School does not offer scholarships for this course.
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https://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/art-music/the-art-of-the-renaissance-in-florence-and-rome
