Living with Sculpture: Renaissance Artwork 1400-1750 from the Hood Collection (In-Person)
Fall (4-8 hours) | Available (Membership Required)
This exhibition subtitled “presence and power in Europe” demonstrates the varied roles sculpture plays in houses, churches, and public spaces during the Renaissance. Five thematic subjects will be portrayed: the artist as a known sculptor; the use of functional sculpture in the home; portrait and commemorative medallions received as political and marriage gifts; portraiture recording history of the past; religious reliquaries and figural sculptures which decorated churches used to enhance the presence of divinity.
Mass production through the process of loss wax casting increased both the power and presence of artifacts during the 15th and 16th centuries. This in turn allowed artists to expand their markets throughout Europe. The two classes will discuss each thematic role and how the various art objects were a central part of their Renaissance lives.
This course will consist of discussions between the Study Leader and participants.
- There are no required books for this class.
Jeanne Shafer
I received my Master’s degree from Indiana University with a double major in African and Modern art. Exhibitions at the Hood challenge and break down our stereotypical ideas concerning art. I welcome new insights through discussions with Osher contemporaries regarding this exhibit.