The Renaissance: An Understanding of its Impact
March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9 (No class April 18)
In-Person – 10:10 am – 11:50 am
The Renaissance gave art a new view of the world, moving away from heavy dark religious themes. The explorations of Greece and Turkey made the ancient world come alive. Superstitions and fire and brimstone messaging gave way to the beauty of man and love for life. (Will include some material from a previous course.)
- Week 1: International Gothic from Siena (Sassetta) to Florence (Cimabue and Giotto)
- Week 2: Florence emerges as a powerful City State
- Week 3: De Medici family–power and art (Ghirlandaio, others and architects)
- Week 4: Botticelli, Raphael and others
- Week 5: Michelangelo–Florence and Rome
- Week 6: Da Vinci
- Week 7: Titian
- Week 8: High Renaissance Veronese
Darby Cartun earned a BS from Syracuse University and an MAT from Sacred Heart University. She is a passionate lover of the arts with a desire to share ideas and theories. Her radio talk broadcast is heard on 1490 WGCH every weekday afternoon, 12:30pm-1:00pm (www.wgch.com). She is also the founder of Museum Comes to You, which services senior centers, men’s and women’s groups and assisted living residences in Connecticut and New York.