VIS 2112A - The Art of Renaissance Italy

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits Art from the Early and High Renaissance in Florence, Rome, and Venice during the period 1400-1570 will be investigated and contrasted with works by Flemish and German masters and the later generation of Mannerists. Important themes will be explored within the context of the Renaissance, such as the cult of fame, humanism, and patronage. Some of the artists discussed will be Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Piero della Francesca, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. A museum field trip is a required component of the course. Offered: As needed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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