Overview
Key facts
The court was the lifeblood of Renaissance Italy. This course will study the court from the perspective of courtiers and their rulers by looking at the most famous works of Machiavelli and Castiglione.
University College London (UCL)'s Introduction to Renaissance Italy - Machiavelli and Castiglione course also provides an introduction to Italian Renaissance studies. By studying the works of fundamental figures of the Italian Renaissance, you'll learn about key strands of early modern thought.The course will also help you develop the critical skills required to assess and analyse early modern texts, and engage in critical discussions.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What was the purpose of a courtier at a Renaissance court?
- How was a courtier supposed to look and act? What was he supposed to know?
- Castiglione's concept of sprezzatura (studied nonchalance): what was it, and how was the courtier supposed to deploy it?
- What role did women play at court?
- What we can learn by studying the actions of great historical figures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visual Arts View 233 other Short Courses in Visual Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is for anyone who is curious or passionate about Italian culture.
You don’t need any previous knowledge of the subject. Basic knowledge of Italian would be beneficial but is not essential.
Tuition Fee
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International
100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 100 GBP for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 100 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.