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Some subjects deserve more than a single essay. These art history series take a longer look, tracing ideas, objects, and places across multiple parts, building understanding as they go.
History · Renaissance
History of Florence
4-part series
Few cities shaped the Western world as profoundly as Florence. This four-part series traces Florentine history from its Etruscan foundations through the brilliance of the Renaissance, ending with the close of the Republic in 1569.
Art History · Renaissance
Michelangelo’s David
4-part series
Michelangelo’s David is one of the most recognized works of art in the world, but what does it actually mean, and why does it still matter? This series explores the sculpture in full, from its creation to its enduring significance.
Art History · Renaissance
The Mona Lisa
4-part series
The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world, but familiarity has obscured what makes it genuinely remarkable. This series looks past the myth to examine what Leonardo actually achieved, and why it still unsettles us.
Medieval · ARt History· History
The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry
11-part series
Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry is a 15th-century illuminated manuscript illustrating the life and social dynamics of late medieval Europe. Each month depicts contrasting scenes of aristocratic and peasant life, highlighting wealth, landownership, and the rituals that define social hierarchies, serving as a book of hours for personal devotion.
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