The Footsteps of Piero della Francesca

Piero della Francesca is acknowledged as one of the foundational artists of the Renaissance. More than any other creator, he was responsible for the development of 15th-century painting in Florence and its crucial dissemination throughout Italy. His compositions marry art and science with cool precision and a sophisticated grasp of perspective—he was, after all, a mathematician. Francesca might in fact be defined as a “wandering painter” in the sense that he traveled continuously from the humble Tiber River valley where he was born to the great Italian courts.

Following his death in 1492, his artistic achievements faded from memory, only to be rediscovered in the mid-19th century and he later emerged as one of the most beloved and intriguing artists today. Join Renaissance art historian Elaine Ruffolo from her home in Italy as she follows Francesca’s extraordinary career and his journey through Tuscany, Umbria, and Urbino.

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Additional Art-full Friday Programs

• April 5: Ravenna: The Twilight of the Roman Empire
• May 31: Images of Christ: Variations and Themes (Rescheduled)
• June 7: Michelangelo and the Medici Popes: Friendship, Patronage, and Betrayal

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*Enrolled participants in the World Art History Certificate Program receive 1/2 elective credit. Not yet enrolled? Learn about the program, its benefits, and how to register here.