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The Italian Renaissance Podcast

Lawrence Gianangeli
Florence
Renaissance
Renaissance Art
Italian Renaissance
Masaccio
Fra Filippo Lippi
Sandro Botticelli
Medici Family
Linear Perspective
Naturalism
Annunciation
Double Portrait
Lorenzo De' Medici
Leonardo Da Vinci
Humanism
Michelangelo
Lucrezia Butti
Patriarchal Society
Ferrara
Urbino

The Italian Renaissance Podcast takes you on an exciting journey into fifteenth and sixteenth century Italy, stepping beyond the bounds of general overviews of historical themes of the Renaissance, and diving deeply into interpreting how we understand the period today. Each episode provides an analysis of cultural giants, stories of drama and violence, masterworks of literature, but most important... more

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Before the era of the High Renaissance, Pope Sixtus IV commissioned one of the most ambitious artistic projects of the Roman Quattrocento, the Sistine Chapel. In this episode, we explore the chapel's original decoration and the remarkable group of ar... more

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Before the triumphs of Michelangelo and Raphael transformed Rome during the High Renaissance, the foundations of the Roman Humanism were laid by remarkable scholars, patrons, and artists whose stories are often overlooked. In this episode, we explore... more

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Raphael’s years in Florence (c. 1504–1508) placed him at the center of one of the most extraordinary moments in Renaissance art, where he encountered both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo at the height of their powers. Under the Soderini Republic, ... more

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This episode explores the courtly culture of Renaissance Urbino through Baldassare Castiglione’s landmark Book of the Courtier (1528), one of the most influential literary works of the Renaissance. After considering Giovanni Santi’s Cronaca rimata an... more

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Luba Friedman
Renaissance art scholar
Episode: Ep. 73: Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael in Florence
Linda Reynolds
Professor of Art History
Episode: Ep. 71: Federico da Montefeltro and Urbino feat. Prof. Linda Reynolds
Justin Garascia
Playwright, theater maker, filmmaker based in New York City
Episode: Michelangelo Reimagined: Justin Garascia on his New Play: Mikey!
Eleanor Walker
Art history graduate, specialist in Italian Renaissance art, recently researched women's roles in the Italian Renaissance
Stanford University
Episode: Ep. 65: Isabella d'Este feat. Eleanor Walker
Dr. Alan Pascuzzi
Artist and art historian based in Florence, specializing in Renaissance techniques. Author of "Becoming Michelangelo."
Episode: Ep. 45: Dr. Alan Pascuzzi, Bronze Casting and "Becoming Michelangelo."
Frank Nero
Art historian and teacher
Episode: Ep. 44: Frank Nero Part 2: San Martino del Vescovo
Esme Garlake
Ecocritical art historian
Episode: Ep. 42: The Followers of Raphael Part 2: Giovanni da Udine, feat. Esme Garlake
Michael Curtotti
A practicing lawyer and writer with a focus on Italian history and literature
Author and Translator
Episode: Ep. 40: Romeo and Juliet: The Italian Renaissance Novella that Inspired Shakespeare, feat. Michael Curtotti
Matteo Bandello
Italian writer influential in the Renaissance period, known for his novellas
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Episode: Ep. 40: Romeo and Juliet: The Italian Renaissance Novella that Inspired Shakespeare, feat. Michael Curtotti

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Lawrence Janangeli
Host of The Italian Renaissance Podcast; discusses Renaissance art, patronage, and court culture with scholars and creators.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Wow

    Learning so much ! He is a great teacher. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsG29
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Magnificent podcast

    Love this show. I decided to spend less time on social and feed my brain instead and this is just a treat. The host is very thoughtful about not rushing things and explaining where it’s going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gaby 💖🌈
    United States8 months ago
  • Not fundamental

    The 2nd episode is titled, "Fundamentals of Renaissance Painting," so what is it about? Michael Angelo, DaVinci, other great artists of the time? Nope. immediately into women of the Renaissance. if you want to cover this niche topic in a later episode, great, but women of the Renaissance are far from the "Fundamental" movers and shakers. Misleading title and does not provide any overview of fundamentals.

    Audible
    2
    jlane
    United States9 months ago
  • The 2nd episode is titled, "Fundamentals of Renaissance Painting," so what is it about? Michael Angelo, DaVinci, other great artists of the time? Nope. immediately into women of the Renaissance. if you want to cover this niche topic in a later episode, great, but women of the Renaissance are far from the "Fundamental" movers and shakers. Misleading title and does not provide any overview of fundamentals.

    Audible
    2
    jlane
    United States9 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Thank you, absolute gold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fifth be budgie juice
    United Statesa year ago

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Many highlight the host's ability to connect art with broader historical contexts.

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Michelangelo Reimagined: Justin Garascia on his New Play: Mikey!
Q: How are you balancing historical accuracy with modern production and LGBTQ+ elements?
History provides the backbone, but the piece strips back strict chronology to focus on heart of the characters, using contemporary tropes and a queering of casting and narrative to connect Renaissance life to today.
Michelangelo Reimagined: Justin Garascia on his New Play: Mikey!
Q: Could you walk us through the framework of Mikey and what inspired it?
The play is a coming-of-age story for Michelangelo, developed over years after a trip to Italy, and it covers 23 years of history from David to the Sistine Chapel, blending historical facts with modern LGBTQ+ storytelling to explore identity and relationships.
Ep. 65: Isabella d'Este feat. Eleanor Walker
Q: What can you inform us about the limitations of the ladies of the court and how that impacts their patronage?
In princely courts like Ferrara, women had more power compared to republican courts, often expected to rule in their husbands' absence, as seen with Isabella after her husband's early death.
Ep. 65: Isabella d'Este feat. Eleanor Walker
Q: Can you introduce us to who Isabella d'Este is and help us understand where she fits in between these two major seats of power?
Isabella d'Este is a notable female Renaissance figure, known for her collecting and her active political engagement from a young age, born into the Este court in Ferrara.
Ep. 63: Cintho's Desdemona, feat. Michael Curtotti
Q: How did Cinthio fit into the artistic landscape of Ercole II's court?
Cinthio served as a courtier and private secretary who wrote tragedies influenced by ancient Roman works, presenting a unique blend of drama that often focused on violent themes.

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What is The Italian Renaissance Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive series into fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy, with a strong focus on how culture, art, and architecture intersect politics and patronage. Episodes frequently explore courtly life, major artists and works, and the ways power, learning, and display were used to shape public image across Italian city-states. Noteworthy strengths include thoughtful cross-topic analysis (patronage, space, and narrative in art), accessible explanations for newcomers, and richly detailed discussions that connect biographical detail to broader cultural contexts. The show stands out for its clear host storytelling, reverent yet approachable tone, and the availability of supplementary visual resources that enhance understanding of the Renaissance wo... more

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2. Linda Reynolds
3. Justin Garascia
4. Eleanor Walker
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