Discovering Renaissance Art in Florence

Third-party on-site course

Participants will discover the pearls of the Renaissance in Florence, the home city to some of Western civilization’s greatest works of art and architecture. They will be introduced to the history of Florence’s role in the development of the movement in general and that of humanism and the progressive mindset.

Last updated: 01.05.2025

Next upcoming session:

23.06.2025 - 28.06.2025

Italy , Florence

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Description

This course is available in: Florence
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The city of Florence – often called the "Cradle of the Renaissance" – is home to some of Western civilization’s greatest works of art and architecture. Let’s travel through the centuries to discover masterpieces by Florence’s praised painters, sculptors, inventors, and theorists – from Giotto to Michelangelo. Included in the program: Guided Tours and entrance to Museums such as Galleria degli Uffizi, Opera del Duomo, and others.

Topics included in the course:

Overview of Renaissance art and architecture in Florence and the ‘rebirth’ of beauty, truth, and wisdom;
Florence’s beginnings, starting with its foundation as a Roman colony;
The development of humanism and the progressive mindset;
Early Renaissance in Florence: Masters of the 14th and 15th centuries, from Cimabue to Botticelli;
The role of patronage in Renaissance art, the Medici family, and the Platonic Academy;
Late Renaissance in Florence: Art history’s famous competing geniuses, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo;
An introduction to Mannerism.

Learning objectives

Participants of this course will learn to:

Provide historical context for topics concerning Italian Renaissance art;
Guide students in the interpretation of artworks in order to strengthen their visual thinking skills;
Lead students in art activities inspired by classical works of art.

Methodology & assessment

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Certification details

Course enrolment will guarantee you:

Seamless Administration: We provide assistance and guidance to our participants throughout every step of the project: from the grant application to the final documents.
Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses
360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits
Certification support:
- 🗎 Certificate of Attendance
- 🗎 Europass Mobility Certificate
- 🗎 Learning Agreement

To make your participation accessible, our courses are designed to allow you to request 8 days of individual support for your subsistence costs. This includes 6 days for the course and an additional 2 days for travel.

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Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

480

Euro

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Company staff
Learning time:

25 hours or more