In the sixteenth century, as ancient manuscripts began to be rediscovered, translated and made available to European humanists such as Petrarch, society turned in a more worldly direction. Artists began adding classical themes to their devotional repertories and more frequently directed their attention to the problems of life on earth. This class covers painters, architects and sculptors, including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo in Italy, and Jan Van Eyck, Hieronymous Bosch, Albrecht Durer and Hans Holbein in northern Europe. Mannerism as an outgrowth of the Renaissance is also discussed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)