Renaissance artists are world famous. But only a very few of them. Come and hear all about other Renaissance artists, whom, we might conclude are just as good as those like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. We will be looking at artists such as Gentile da Fabriano and Carlo Crivelli.
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Domenico Veneziano, Fra Carnevale, Cima da Conegliano, Francesco di Giorgio Martini, Pisanello, Giovanni di Paolo, Quentin Massys, Joachim Patinir…. These are some of the artists we will be considering in the course. In a gentle de-bunk of the canon of the Renaissance, we will look at the work of both Italian and northern Renaissance painters who are not often spoken about. But perhaps should be. And of course there are many more that we won’t have time to study in the course. But in following the careers of some and looking closely at their work, we might ask why some Renaissance artists have stood the test of time and some haven’t.
This course is about another Renaissance – the ‘under-rated’. Will they ever become ‘over rated’ in this world of hype and over exposure? Over to all of you.
What will we cover?
• General introductions to the art and times of the so-called ‘under-rated’ artist
• A discussion of the art - subject matter, styles and approaches, patrons and commissions
• A range of work by a range of artists who are less well-known than many of the Florentine artists we associate with the Renaissance
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Discuss something about Renaissance art by lesser-known artists and how to characterise it
• Identify some of the artists who painted during the Renaissance, who you might not have heard of
• Speak confidently about works of art in a detailed and in-depth fashion
• Consider the implications of the named artist and the artist whose fame might even exceed his art.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for all levels.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations and hand-outs. You should be able to operate basic elements of Zoom, e.g. microphone, camera and log in.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught online with slide presentations and group discussions. This is a live lecture and will not be recorded for reasons related to copyright, data protection and digital infrastructure.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You might wish to purchase a notebook for taking notes. You might wish to buy some of the books on any reading list provided.
Emma Rose Barber is an art historian who has been teaching adults for over 25 years. She specialises in the visual culture of the Middle Ages and the Italian and Northern Renaissance. She has also taught classes on British art and has designed many different courses such as Last Suppers in Florence and Bosch, Breughel and the Surrealists. She has also given lectures on Women and Art. She used to run the history of art department at the British Institute in Florence and works for many institutions such as the Open University, Morley College and the department of continuing education at the University of Oxford. Her book – 111 Churches that you Shouldn’t Miss in London - is coming out in the autumn of 2020. She has spent the last five years with a Mini A-Z looking for churches to write about, many of which can be found on her blog – https://theitinerantchurchgoer.wordpress.com/. She is also writing a Cultural History of Wayfaring and writes articles for Selvedge Magazine.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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