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HART 426 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance	3 Credits
This course looks at the work of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarotti, the two protagonists of the High Renaissance whose fame has assumed mythical proportion over the centuries. The work of these artists will be analyzed against the cultural and intellectual background of sixteenth-century Italy. Issues discussed include the philosophical and scientific inquiries that defined the humanist discourse, new challenges of knowledge, and rise of the mercantile aristocracy. The focus of the course will be on the impact of these developments on the arts and the re-definition of the Renaissance visual code. Leonardo's analytical scrutiny and Michelangelo's sweeping vision are two opposites that epitomize the new visuality. The class will analyze major works of the period to understand the development of their respective styles and their impact on the artistic scene. The course will conclude with an examination of the myth of Leonardo and Michelangelo, its reception and relevance today.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit Spring 2010-2011 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance 3 Spring 2009-2010 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance 3 Spring 2008-2009 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance 3 Spring 2007-2008 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance 3 Spring 2006-2007 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance 3 Fall 2005-2006 Leonardo and Michelangelo: Heroes of the Renaissance 3
Prerequisite: SPS 101 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D
and SPS 102 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D
and HUM 202 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D
Corequisite: __
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
General Requirements: