The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.

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 his … Continue reading →

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 →

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

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 →

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.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

The Council of Trent, Session 25, Decree 10. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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 →

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

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.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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 →

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 Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: … Continue reading →

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 →

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 reading →

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: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart Recommended Reading

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

This week we will discuss the life and art of Perugino. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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: @denisbyrdart

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

 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

  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.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

 This week we will explore the work of Piero della Francesca. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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

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: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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

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

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: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

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