Early Renaissance Art

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This course will explore the art and architecture of central Italy from ca. 1300-1500 CE, with a special emphasis on the art of the city of Rome. Through site visits and in-depth analyses of works by well-known artists, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc. as well as lesser-known artists (especially those working in Rome), students will gain an understanding of the development and impact of the Italian Renaissance.