Art History 298 - Experimental Course:Patronage and the Artist in Early Modern Italy

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course will explore the relationship between various patrons and artists in Italy from circa 1400 until circa 1650. We will examine the influence held by patrons such as churches, monasteries, and court rulers on art production and, in turn, how artists affected patrons' taste. In addition, the class will address issues of gender and politics to understand the process of art production and art reception in early-modern Italy. From fresco cycles to museum collections, sacred decorations and self-portraits, this course will pay close attention to individual styles while contextualizing the works within their political, social, religious and economic settings. (Touba Fleming)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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