Italy in the Fourteenth Century

Explore the artistic and cultural landscape of 14th century Italy in this 33-minute video lecture. Delve into the origins of the Renaissance, examining key figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Donatello, and Botticelli. Investigate the impact of historical figures like Martin Luther, Christopher Columbus, and Galileo on the era. Analyze significant artworks, including the Triumph of Death and its restoration, and study architectural marvels like the Church of Santa Trinita. Learn about various artistic techniques, including fresco painting and tempera, and understand the role of patrons in Renaissance art production. Examine notable works from Siena Cathedral, Reims Cathedral, and Saint Denis Cathedral, and explore concepts such as illuminated manuscripts, diptychs, polyptychs, hieratic scale, and mimesis.

Intro
WHERE DID THE RENAISSANCE OCCUR?
WHO IS INVOLVED WITH THE RENAISSANCE?
LEONARDO DA VINCI
RAPHAEL
DONATELLO DONATELLO
BOTTICELLI
MARTIN LUTHER
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
GALILEO
HOW AWESOME IS IT TO BE LIVING DURING THE RENAISSANCE?
TRIUMPH OF DEATH (Fire Damage)
TRIUMPH OF DEATH (Restoration)
THE CHURCH OF SANTA TRINITA
DISSECTION OF AN ALTARPIECE
TEMPERA OR TEMPURA???
ALTARPIECES EN SITU
Arena Chapel Padua, Italy
ANNUNCIATION AND VISITATION Reims Cathedral
ADORATION OF THE MAGI
CRUCIFIXION
LAMENTATION (DETAIL)
LAST JUDGMENT (and detail)
FRESCO SAFETY
FRESCO SECCO
WHO IS PAYING FOR ART TO BE PRODUCED DURING THE RENAISSANCE?
SIENNA CATHEDRAL Sienna, Italy
RAISING OF LAZURAS
VIRGIN AND CHILD Saint Denis Cathedral, France
ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS
DIPTYCH
POLYPTYCH
HIERATIC SCALE
MIMESIS