Course Details

Country: Italy
Course Title: History of the Italian Renaissance
Course Number: LAHSIR330
Course Description: This course explores the meaning of the term "Renaissance" when applied to the period of Italian history from circa 1350 to 1550. The subject will be approached from a variety of standpoints: social, political, economic, intellectual, scientific, and artistic. The focus will be on the concept of Italian Renaissance Humanism and on the relationship between art and society during this period. Lectures will be supplemented by a number of visits to key historical sites in Florence. Field activities and museum visits are an integral part of the course.
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: ARTH 340, HIST 305, INTS 399
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