Explore the artistic and cultural landscape of 16th century Italy in this 55-minute lecture. Delve into the Late/High Renaissance period, examining masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Analyze iconic works such as "The Last Supper," the Sistine Chapel frescoes, and "The School of Athens." Discover the evolution from Renaissance to Mannerism through paintings by Parmigianino, Pontormo, and Tintoretto. Gain insights into the artistic processes, philosophical underpinnings, and historical context that shaped this pivotal era in Italian art history.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
THE LATE/HIGH RENAISSANCE
THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST VERROCCHIO AND DA VINCI
SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE, MILAN
Who were the best painters in Italy in 1492?
LEONARDO DA VINCI'S RESUME Civil Engineer
DESIGN FOR A CATAPULT LEONARDO DA VINCI
THE SFORZA HORSE NINA AKAMU
MONA LISA LEONARDO DA VINCI
PORTRAIT OF ISABELLA D'ESTE LEONARDO DA VINCI
PHILOSOPHY
THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS
RAPHAEL'S GRAVE
HIS INSPIRATION WAS MASACCIO
PIETÁ (ALONG WITH LAZLO TOTH)
ROCK QUARRIES AT CARRARA
INCOMPLETE WORKS
PLAN FOR THE TOMB OF POPE JULIUS II
PLANNED LOCATION FOR DAVID
DAVID MICHELANGELO AND DONATELLO
MAP OF ROME
THE SISTINE CHAPEL
SISTINE CHAPEL, VATICAN
THE DELIVERY OF THE KEYS PIETRO PERUGINO
TEMPTATIONS OF CHRIST SANDRO BOTTICELLI
DOMENICO GHIRLANDAIO
SISTINE CHAPEL, AFTER
MICHELANGELO, SELF-PORTRAIT
CREATION: SUN, MOON, AND PLANETS
SEPARATION OF LAND FROM WATER
CREATION OF ADAM
TEMPTATION AND EXPULSION
SACRIFICE OF NOAH
THE FLOOD (DELUGE)
THE DRUNKENESS OF NOAH
SLEEPING VENUS
ASSUMPTION AND CONSECRATION
FEAST IN THE HOUSE OF LEVI VERONESE
THE LAST SUPPER TINTORETTO
RENAISSANCE VERSUS MANNERISM
MADONNA OF THE LONG NECK PARMIGIANINO
ENTOMBMENT PONTOROMO
THE LAST JUDGMENT
LAURENTIAN LIBRARY STAIRCASE MICHELANGELO
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