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The Italian Renaissance Podcast

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

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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Among the many artists employed by Agostino Chigi, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, better known as Il Sodoma, painted a remarkable fresco cycle of Alexander the Great in Rome's Villa Farnesina. At the center of the discussion is a question: what happens when... more

At the height of his career in Rome, Raphael was commissioned by the wealthy banker Agostino Chigi to join a large workforce of artists decorating his villa on the outskirts of central Rome, known today as the Villa Farnesina. The decoration is entir... more

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In this episode, we explore Raphael’s extraordinary decoration of the Vatican’s Stanza della Segnatura, one of the defining achievements of the High Renaissance. At the center is the famous School of Athens, but the true masterpiece is the whole of t... more

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In 1534, Michelangelo was called back to Rome to complete his final work inside the Sistine Chapel for the altar wall, his Last Judgement. In the decades between his painting of the ceiling and his return, Rome was subject to two major historical eve... 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
Michael Curtotti
Author specializing in Shakespeare's sources and the Italian Renaissance
Independent Scholar
Episode: Ep. 63: Cintho's Desdemona, feat. Michael Curtotti
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
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

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 512 ratings
  • Perfetto!!!

    I discovered this podcast while planning for an upcoming trip to the lesser known cities of the Italian Renaissance - Ferrara, Urbino and Mantova. Although I enjoy art, I have never had the opportunity to take a formal art course. In this podcast, Lawrence has been guiding me through the history, culture and art of the Renaissance with his knowledge, expertise and humor. It’s a great listen!! Thank you, Lawrence!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc Bocc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wow

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsG29
    United Kingdom7 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 States10 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.

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    2
    jlane
    United Statesa year 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.

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    2
    jlane
    United Statesa year ago

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Lawrence's delivery is clear and engaging, with thoughtful depth and accessible pacing.
Audience notes the show expands English-language access to Renaissance topics and provides actionable insights for travel and study.
Fans highlight the quality guests and the host's ability to connect diverse Renaissance topics to modern interests.
Listeners applaud the visual resources and well-researched episodes that respect complexity.
Listeners praise the host's expertise and calm, conversational style.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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 thoughtfully produced deep-dive into fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italian art, culture, and patronage. Episodes consistently explore masterworks, donor networks, and the social rituals surrounding Renaissance power, blending rigorous historical context with accessible storytelling. Notably, guests include respected art historians and scholars who illuminate nuanced topics like women patrons, cross-cultural exchanges, and literary-visual relationships, while the host maintains a calm, conversational style that helps complex ideas land for both enthusiasts and professionals. The show often ties visual culture to broader political and social dynamics, making it a strong fit for listeners who want a richly contextual, story-driven tour of... more

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