The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art.

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Episode 29 – Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel: Nightmares of the Renaissance May 03, 2020

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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 →

Episode 28 – Jan van Eyck: The Mystic Lamb Aug 01, 2017

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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 →

Episode 27 – The Early Northern Renaissance: Campin and van der Weyden Jul 10, 2017

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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 20, 2017

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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 →

Episode 25 – Andrea del Sarto: The Beginning of Mannerism Mar 25, 2017

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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

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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 Oct 01, 2016

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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 Oct 01, 2016

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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 →

Episode 22 – Raphael: The School of Athens Sep 01, 2016

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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

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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

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