Art, Power, and Politics in the Italian Renaissance
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Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
In Renaissance Italy, art became the most effective means for public, private and religious individuals, and institutions to communicate ideas. Whether it was to educate, impress, control, reassure or intimidate audiences, art became an extremely effective political tool and language of power. Join Dr. Rocky as he explores celebrated examples of Italian Renaissance art that were used as devices of power and politics.
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