Analyze the historical, political, religious and cultural context for the Italian Renaissance (1400-1600 C.E.). Discuss the developments in art and architecture made in the Renaissance period, explain economic changes in Europe that may have made the Renaissance possible and address the role of patronage in art creation.
Be sure to discuss specific artists and artworks to support your arguments.
Recommended resources to get you started:
Routt, D. (n.d.) The Economic Impact of the Black Death. Economic History Association.
Artists and Patrons (2018). Italian Renaissance Learning Resources. Oxford University Press.
The Papacy During the Renaissance. Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Bamback, C. (2002). Anatomy in the Renaissance. Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
