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Only one word adequately describes Leonardo, Genius! We will look the life and work of one of the great minds of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. You may view the images discussed by visiting www.therenaissancepodcast.com

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Apr 15, 2016

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1 – The Rise of the Medici: The Rise of the Medici. We will discuss the impact Florence and its ruling family had on the Renaissance. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
16 min listen
2 – Giotto: The Beginnings of a Renaissance: Giotto. This week we will explore the life and works of Giotto. For those following along here a few images of the major works we will be discussing. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcas... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
16 min listen
3 – Brunelleschi and Ghiberti: The Sacrifice of Isaac: The Sacrifice of Isaac This week we will look at the rivalry that kicked off the Renaissance, Brunelleschi and Ghiberti. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
22 min listen
10 – Sandro Botticelli: The Birth of Venus: This week we will discuss the life and art of Sandro Botticelli. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
19 min listen
13 – Perugino: This week we will discuss the life and art of Perugino. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
18 min listen
4 – Masaccio’s Perspective: Masaccio’s Perspective This week we will discuss the innovations of Masaccio and his use of perspective will have a profound impact on the Renaissance. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodc... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
34 min listen
5 – Donatello: Far beyond the ordinary: This week we will discuss the life and work of Donatello, whom Vasari described as being far beyond the ordinary. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
30 min listen
9 – Fra Filippo Lippi: The Lascivious Priest: This week we will discuss the life and art of a monk and painter Fra Fillipo Lippi. View the works by following the link below. https://therenaissancepodcast.com/episode-9-supplemental/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
17 min listen
6 – Paolo Uccello’s Obsession: In this weeks episode we will discuss the art of Paolo Uccello, an eccentric artist whose work represents a hybrid between Renaissance ideas and Gothic style. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissa... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
21 min listen
7 – Fra Angelico: A Saintly Painter: This week we will explore the art of Fra Angelico. A pious and charismatic monk who devoted his life to God and his art. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
23 min listen
8 – Piero della Francesca: Almost Famous: This week we will explore the work of Piero della Francesca. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
29 min listen
11 – Verrocchio: The True Eye: This week we will discuss the life and art of Verrocchio, the man who would train Leonardo da Vinci. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
18 min listen
19 – Michelangelo: Florence to Rome: In this episode we will discuss Michelangelo’s career from his early days as an apprentice to Ghirlandaio in Florence to his first commissions in Rome. We will discuss his rise to stardom with the Pieta and The David. You may … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
28 min listen
15 – Lorenzo the Magnificent: Happy 2016! In this episode we will discuss one of the most important patrons of the Renaissance, Lorenzo de Medici, second only to his Grandfather Cosimo. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissance... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
25 min listen
12 – Ghirlandaio: The Master of Fresco: This week we will explore the work of Domenico Ghirlandaio, the man who first painted the Sistine Chapel and would train Michelangelo. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @d... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
17 min listen
Episode 25 – Andrea del Sarto: The Beginning of Mannerism: A much admired artist during his lifetime, he was overshadowed by his contemporaries Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael. We will explore his life and his work and how his work still influences artists today. Follow me on Facebook: https://www. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
17 min listen
14 – A Renaissance Christmas: This week we will look at some of the ways Christmas was celebrated during the Renaissance. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
12 min listen
16 – Savonarola: The Mad Monk of Florence: We will discuss Savonarola, the “Mad Monk” of Florence. The man who would help to hasten the end of Florence’s Golden Age and turn Florence into a theocratic regime that was ironically both its most autocratic and most democratic phase … Continue read... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
33 min listen
Episode 23.1 – Michelangelo’s Last Judgement: In this episode, we will finish our look at the life and work of Michelangelo through the last years of his life. We will follow him as he becomes involved in the Florentine rebellion against the Medici and his return … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
42 min listen
18 – Leonardo da Vinci: Genius: Only one word adequately describes Leonardo, Genius! We will look the life and work of one of the great minds of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. You may view the images discussed by visiting www.therenaissancepodcast. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
40 min listen
20 – The Sistine Ceiling: We will take an in depth look at one of the defining works of the Renaissance, the Sistine Ceiling. We will explore both the inspiration and the challenges it presented to Michelangelo. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
40 min listen
17 – Savonarola: The Bonfires of the Vanities: Last time we left off with the growing power of Savonarola as prior of San Marcos convent in Florence and the crisis Piero is forced to deal with upon the death of his father Lorenzo. The French have invaded Italy … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
37 min listen
Episode 21 – Bramante: A New Vision for Rome: We met Bramante in the last episode on the Sistine Ceiling. This episode we will explore him in more depth and look at his innovative architecture and his designs to rebuild St Peter’s. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
19 min listen
Episode 24 – A Renaissance Christmas: For those of you who missed last year’s episode on Christmas here is a rebroadcast of episode 14 on the Christmas traditions of the Renaissance. I hope you enjoy and buon Natale! Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
12 min listen
Episode 22 – Raphael: The School of Athens: In this episode we will examine the brief life and works of Raphael, one of the most influential painters of the Renaissance. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
19 min listen
Episode 27 – The Early Northern Renaissance: Campin and van der Weyden: In this episode we will explore the work of two early Northern Renaissance masters, Robert Campin and Rogier van der Weyden. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
15 min listen
Episode 23.2 – The Council of Trent: The Council of Trent, Session 25, Decree 10. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
8 min listen
Episode 28 – Jan van Eyck: The Mystic Lamb: In this episode we will explore the life and work of one of the Northern Renaissances most influential artists, Jan van Eyck. His work would be some of the most prized pieces of art in Northern Europe and become part … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
23 min listen
Episode 26 – Vasari: Art and History: We will look at the important artist and art historian Giorgio Vasari. A man whose works grace some of the most important cathedrals in Italy, such as the Dome of Florence cathedral, but who is best known for being the … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
23 min listen
Episode 29 – Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel: Nightmares of the Renaissance: In this episode, we will explore the nightmarish worlds of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel. Bosch’s visions of Hell would influence countless generations of artists. Bruegel would pick up the themes of Bosch’s almost a half century later creating h... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
21 min listen

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Episode 29 – Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel: Nightmares of the Renaissance: In this episode, we will explore the nightmarish worlds of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel. Bosch’s visions of Hell would influence countless generations of artists. Bruegel would pick up the themes of Bosch’s almost a half century later creating h... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
21 min listen
Episode 28 – Jan van Eyck: The Mystic Lamb: In this episode we will explore the life and work of one of the Northern Renaissances most influential artists, Jan van Eyck. His work would be some of the most prized pieces of art in Northern Europe and become part … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
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Episode 27 – The Early Northern Renaissance: Campin and van der Weyden: In this episode we will explore the work of two early Northern Renaissance masters, Robert Campin and Rogier van der Weyden. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
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Episode 26 – Vasari: Art and History: We will look at the important artist and art historian Giorgio Vasari. A man whose works grace some of the most important cathedrals in Italy, such as the Dome of Florence cathedral, but who is best known for being the … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
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Episode 25 – Andrea del Sarto: The Beginning of Mannerism: A much admired artist during his lifetime, he was overshadowed by his contemporaries Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael. We will explore his life and his work and how his work still influences artists today. Follow me on Facebook: https://www. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
17 min listen
Episode 24 – A Renaissance Christmas: For those of you who missed last year’s episode on Christmas here is a rebroadcast of episode 14 on the Christmas traditions of the Renaissance. I hope you enjoy and buon Natale! Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
12 min listen
Episode 23.2 – The Council of Trent: The Council of Trent, Session 25, Decree 10. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
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Episode 23.1 – Michelangelo’s Last Judgement: In this episode, we will finish our look at the life and work of Michelangelo through the last years of his life. We will follow him as he becomes involved in the Florentine rebellion against the Medici and his return … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
42 min listen
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19 min listen
Episode 21 – Bramante: A New Vision for Rome: We met Bramante in the last episode on the Sistine Ceiling. This episode we will explore him in more depth and look at his innovative architecture and his designs to rebuild St Peter’s. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
19 min listen
20 – The Sistine Ceiling: We will take an in depth look at one of the defining works of the Renaissance, the Sistine Ceiling. We will explore both the inspiration and the challenges it presented to Michelangelo. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
40 min listen
19 – Michelangelo: Florence to Rome: In this episode we will discuss Michelangelo’s career from his early days as an apprentice to Ghirlandaio in Florence to his first commissions in Rome. We will discuss his rise to stardom with the Pieta and The David. You may … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
28 min listen
18 – Leonardo da Vinci: Genius: Only one word adequately describes Leonardo, Genius! We will look the life and work of one of the great minds of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. You may view the images discussed by visiting www.therenaissancepodcast. by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
40 min listen
17 – Savonarola: The Bonfires of the Vanities: Last time we left off with the growing power of Savonarola as prior of San Marcos convent in Florence and the crisis Piero is forced to deal with upon the death of his father Lorenzo. The French have invaded Italy … Continue reading → by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
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16 – Savonarola: The Mad Monk of Florence: We will discuss Savonarola, the “Mad Monk” of Florence. The man who would help to hasten the end of Florence’s Golden Age and turn Florence into a theocratic regime that was ironically both its most autocratic and most democratic phase … Continue read... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
33 min listen
15 – Lorenzo the Magnificent: Happy 2016! In this episode we will discuss one of the most important patrons of the Renaissance, Lorenzo de Medici, second only to his Grandfather Cosimo. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissance... by The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.
25 min listen

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