Overview of the Course
Florence was the birthplace of a revolution that transformed the way art was made, understood and valued. During the Renaissance, artists emerged from the world of craft and guilds to become celebrated individuals, intellectuals and creative innovators.
Through the work of great masters including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, we explore the rivalries, ambitions, patronage and innovations that shaped Florentine art. From the power of the Medici to the emergence of artistic reputation and individual genius, discover how Florence helped redefine the role of the artist and laid the foundations for the modern art world.
The programme culminates in an exclusive 2-day visit to Florence.
Duration
3 week online course (One 1 -hour session per week via Zoom including recordings)
Dates
Online course - 17, 24 February, 3 March 2027
Time
4.00 - 5.00pm (BST)online course
Fee
€380 online course
Lecturer’s Biography
Dr Ben Street
Ben Street is the author of numerous books on art for general audiences, including "How to Enjoy Art" (Yale, 2021) and the award-winning children's book, "How to Be an Art Rebel" (Thames and Hudson, 2021). He is a researcher and tutor on modern and contemporary art for the University of East Anglia and the University of Oxford, and has been employed as an educator and lecturer for many museums in the UK and USA, including the National Gallery, Tate, the Royal Academy and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
