In this discussion forum, you will learn about the history of art by exploring the Renaissance and Baroque eras in chronological order and selecting a work of art from one of those movements to discuss. Prior to beginning work, read and review the following resources:
The Renaissance:

“Renaissance” in Art Identifying Movements(Links to an external site.)(Links to an external site.)
The Captivating History and Enduring Influence of Italian Renaissance Art(Links to an external site.)
360 VR Tour – Alone with Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia in Florence (Oculus)(Links to an external site.)
Overview: Mannerism(Links to an external site.)
Mannerism(Links to an external site.)

Baroque:

“Baroque” in Art Identifying Movements(Links to an external site.)
Baroque Art in Europe, an Introduction(Links to an external site.)
Introduction to the Protestant Reformation (Part 4 of 4): The Counter-Reformation(Links to an external site.)
Velázquez, Las Meninas(Links to an external site.)
Bernini, Pluto and Proserpina(Links to an external site.)
Rubens, Elevation of the Cross(Links to an external site.)