Golden Age Art and Architecture of Renaissance Italy
Getting Lost in Italian Culture
January 2020 was one of the best months of my life. Other than Canada, I had never been outside of the United States before, so flying to Italy for a month long study abroad trip was a very new and exciting experience for me. As I sit here reflecting on my time abroad, I can’t […]
My Experience in Italy
This month I had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy for J-Term, and it was an incredible experience. I was able to experience Italian culture, explore amazing historical sites, see many famous works of art, and travel around Italy. The purpose of this trip was to study the art and architecture of the Renaissance, […]
La Bella Vita: Italy 2020
As my time here in Italy is coming to an end, I have had more free and independent time to reflect about my experience here. Engaging with the Italian culture has taught me many valuable skills that I intend to use when I arrive home in the United States. The three things I personally feel […]
Renaissance Sculpture- Early and Late Comparison
On Tuesday, January 21, we continued gaining knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Renaissance art and architecture by going to the Bargello and the Accademia museums in the lovely city of Florence. Both sites are known for their heroic, yet different statues of David created by Michelangelo (at the Accademia) and Donatello (at the Bargello). The […]
Venice: Compare and Contrast
Our class was able to take a weekend trip to Venice, where we had a lot of free time to explore the city. Venice is a beautiful city made up of many small islands in a lagoon off the Adriatic sea. Its unusual placement directly on the water makes it stand out from many other […]
Renaissance Painting Progression of Works from Early to Late Renaissance
The Renaissance was a revolutionary time of great changes in art and architecture. While visiting the Uffizi Museum in Florence, Italy, we were able to view many of the artistic masterpieces that were created during the Renaissance, including Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Michelangelo’s paintings, Fillipo Lippi’s beautiful […]
Piero Della Francesca’s Frescoes
During our time spent traveling throughout Italy, we made a day trip to Arezzo to see Piero Della Francesca’s fresco paintings in the Basilica di San Francesco. The basilica was built in dedication to Saint Francis and was home to many Franciscan monks, who were known to have a great love and appreciation for nature. […]
Religion and Politics in Florence
During the Renaissance, religion and politics were greatly intertwined. The popes held great power, therefore influential families tried to elect a pope that would bring them higher up the social ladder. The Medici family is a prime example of this quest for power. Originally bankers, they strategically married and made strong business connection. As a […]
Classical Influences of A&A
Many aspects of both Renaissance art and architecture and today’s society have been influenced by ancient Rome. Creation of law, development of democratic government practices, influences in language, literature, art, infrastructure, and city planning are all areas where the influences of Roman ideas can be seen. The main influence of Roman art and architecture was […]