HAVE BRUSH, WILL TRAVEL: THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE FROM FLORENCE TO ROME

ARTHIST 106

Course Description

Examines artistic developments that took place in Florence in the 15th century, and how the Florentine Renaissance paved the way to the achievements by painters, sculptors, and architects in Rome in the 16th century, many of whom traveled from Florence to Rome in pursuit of economic opportunity. Introduces the numerous important artistic works produced in Florence, Rome, and other artistic centers, and provides a basic understanding of the purposes, methodology, and terminology of art historical study.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

1.82

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

46.88%

No change from Historical

A Rate

38.54%

No change from Historical

Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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