Italian Baroque

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course investigates the extraordinary age of the Baroque in Italy, often associated with artists such as Caravaggio, Gentileschi, Bernini, and Borromini. Our journey begins in Rome, considered to be the birthplace of the Baroque and the workplace of these artists. From there, we will travel to Bologna, Florence, Venice, Sicily, and Malta. We will study the profusion of artists, and their artworks and ambitious architectural programs in relation to the religious, socio-political, and cultural contexts of these regions. We will pay particular attention to the rampant competition and rivalry among artists, the impact of powerful and wealthy patrons, and the widespread legacy of the Italian Baroque. For more information about this and other courses in the Department of Art and Art History, please visit https://art.georgetown.edu This course is not available to audit.