Study trip: glories of the Florentine Renaissance

City Lit

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In London

£ 429 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course is an opportunity to view Renaissance paintings, sculpture, and architecture in situ. Discover Fra Angelico’s stunning frescoes for the monastery of San Marco. See Michelangelo’s tombs and his David. Admire the Brancacci Chapel and that feat of engineering - Brunelleschi’s dome. Hear the fascinating story of the Medici family then visit the world-famous Uffizi gallery to see Botticelli’s paintings.
Please note: The course fee covers three full days of guided visits and all entrances to museums and churches. It does not include flights, accommodation, meals, travel insurance etc. which you will be required to book independently. You must purchase valid travel insurance.
THIS COURSE WILL BE CONFIRMED ONCE WE HAVE 6 STUDENTS BOOKED.
1) Please do not book any flights or hotels until the course is confirmed.
2) Should the course not run, you will get a full refund.
3) Once the course is confirmed, it is excluded from our normal refund and transfer policy.

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Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

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About this course

- Recognise and identify key paintings, sculptures, fresco cycles, and buildings in Florence
- Follow the connections in the development of sculpture from the Early to the High Renaissance
- Describe the narratives in key fresco cycles
- Describe the role of the Medici family in Florence and how they used patronage to reinforce their status.

You will be required to book and pay for your own travel, accommodation, food, etc.
Please ensure you have travel insurance.
Please note you are responsible for getting yourself to and from meeting points so please bring a city map/app.

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Subjects

  • Travel Insurance
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  • Sculpture

Course programme

- The history and layout of the city and its patrons
- Brunelleschi’s dome and church architecture
- Developments in sculpture: Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo
- The art of fresco: Fra Angelico, Masaccio
- The Medici family and patronage.

You will be taught through guided visits and discussions. There will be breaks throughout the day, as well as a break for lunch.

Additional information

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Study trip: glories of the Florentine Renaissance

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