Lecture 3: The Renaissance and Baroque Periods

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Topics Covered

  • Introduction to the Renaissance and Baroque Art
  • Characteristics of Renaissance Art
  • Key Renaissance Figures: Leonardo da Vinci
  • Transition into the Baroque Period
  • Innovations in Renaissance Art: Linear Perspective
  • Baroque Art: An Overview
  • Caravaggio and the Emotional Intensity of Baroque Painting
  • Symbolism and Psychology in Baroque Sculpture
  • The Role of Iconography in Baroque Art
  • Socio-Historical Context of the Renaissance and Baroque Eras
  • Dynamics of Light, Shadow, and Space in Baroque Art

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