F0303 Introduction to Venetian Art and Architecture from the 12th Century to the end of the 16th Century
The course examines Venetian art and architecture together with the social, cultural, political, and technological forces that shape them, analyzing how native Venetian tradition accepted and transformed new ideas.
Lectures, and visits on site, articulate an itinerary through Venice from the 12th to the 16th century, concentrating mostly on 15th and 16th centuries. Artistic personalities and single works of art will be considered highlighting important debates and innovations that characterize the peculiarity of the town. Public, private and sacred architecture will be considered raising various issues such as: social and symbolic places; narrative and public painting; piety and patronage; use of spolia; renovation, innovation and the interpretation of the past; printmaking and architectural publication; audiences and ritual uses of architecture.\r\n
The goal is to provide an introduction to Venetian art and architecture and their complex relations with the specific lagoon context and its institutions. The course also aims to encourage the student\'s awareness of the meanings of built space, and to provide the student with an intellectual vocabulary for the critical discussion of art and architecture.
Lectures, and visits on site, articulate an itinerary through Venice from the 12th to the 16th century, concentrating mostly on 15th and 16th centuries. Artistic personalities and single works of art will be considered highlighting important debates and innovations that characterize the peculiarity of the town. Public, private and sacred architecture will be considered raising various issues such as: social and symbolic places; narrative and public painting; piety and patronage; use of spolia; renovation, innovation and the interpretation of the past; printmaking and architectural publication; audiences and ritual uses of architecture.\r\n
The principal topics will be: the Basilica of San Marco and its decoration in relation to the Myth of Venice; the Palazzo Ducale and its representations of Justice; Mendicant orders: Santa Maria Gloriosa, Santi Giovanni e Paolo and Santa Maria dei Servi; Ducal Tombs; the Scuole Grandi and their narrative cycles; Gothic palaces; the Lombardi at the School of San Marco and Santa Maria dei Miracoli; Mauro Codussi at San Michele in Isola and San Zaccaria; the Rialto Bridge; Rome and Venice: Iacopo Sansovino, San Marco\'s Square and its buildings; the Palladian churches from San Francesco della Vigna to the Redentore.
\r\nThe course lasts 12 weeks (3 hrs lecture/discussion per week). Classes will include lectures and visits.
\r\nAims of the courseThe goal is to provide an introduction to Venetian art and architecture and their complex relations with the specific lagoon context and its institutions. The course also aims to encourage the student\'s awareness of the meanings of built space, and to provide the student with an intellectual vocabulary for the critical discussion of art and architecture.
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