Art History 232 - Italian Renaissance Architecture

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Italian Studies This course traces the development of architecture and urbanism in Italy from the beginning of the 15th century through the 16th century. The class situates the architecture and ideas of Brunelleschi, Alberti, da Vinci, Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Palladio within their political and theological contexts. The class also explores how the contradictions between the Renaissance and ancient Rome gave birth to both modern archaeology (the study of the material remains of the past) and modern architectural theory (the formulation of suitable styles for the future). The second half focuses on modifications in form and theory during the Counter-Reformation and the ways the achievements of the Italian Renaissance were transplanted to France, Spain, and England.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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