The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.

May 03 2020 30 ep. 23 mins 5.1k
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A podcast devoted to the art and artists of the Renaissance. Visit us at therenaissancepodcast.com

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Episode 29 – Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel: Nightmares of the Renaissance

May 03 2020 21 mins  
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 own nightmarish visions of the apocalypse. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Inst

Episode 28 – Jan van Eyck: The Mystic Lamb

Jul 31 2017 23 mins  
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 of one of the greatest art thefts in history during World War Two. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissanc

Episode 27 – The Early Northern Renaissance: Campin and van der Weyden

Jul 10 2017 14 mins  
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

Episode 26 – Vasari: Art and History

Jun 19 2017 23 mins  
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 first art historian of the modern era. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrda

Episode 25 – Andrea del Sarto: The Beginning of Mannerism

Mar 25 2017 16 mins  
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

Episode 24 – A Renaissance Christmas

Dec 10 2016 12 mins  
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

Episode 23.2 – The Council of Trent

Sep 30 2016 8 mins  
The Council of Trent, Session 25, Decree 10. Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therenaissancepocast/ Instagram: @therenaissancepodcast Instagram: @denisbyrdart

Episode 23.1 – Michelangelo’s Last Judgement

Sep 30 2016 41 mins  
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 to the Sistine Chapel 20 years later to paint The Last Judgement. Images are available at https://therenaissancepodcast.com/episode-23-supplemental/ Follow me on Face

Episode 22 – Raphael: The School of Athens

Aug 31 2016 19 mins  
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

Episode 21 – Bramante: A New Vision for Rome

Aug 05 2016 18 mins  
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