Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael - The HIgh Renaissance Holy Trinity
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1h 7m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
The fact that the lives and careers of these three extraordinary men not only overlapped but were directly intertwined is a direct reflection of the unique importance of their times. No other moment in western history witnessed the concurrence of such artistic genius in such close geographical proximity. Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar where he will examine the professional and personal relationships between the three artists and how they not only helped to shape the other’s personal style, but also to define the art of the early modern world.
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