Interpreting the Renaissance in the 21st century

What do we mean by the ‘Italian Renaissance’, and is the term still a helpful one when interpreting art from the period? Marking the bicentenary of the birth of Swiss art historian Jacob Burckhardt, join a panel of curators as they discuss how best to present Renaissance art to modern museum audiences.

Speakers:
Dr Caroline Campbell, The Jacob Rothschild Head of the Curatorial Department, The National Gallery 
Peta Motture, Senior Curator, Victoria and Albert Museum
Dr Dora Thornton, Curator, The Goldsmiths' Company

Chair:
Professor Amanda Lillie, Professor of History of Art, University of York 

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Image credit: Sandro Botticelli, Idealized Portrait of a Lady © Städel Museum - U. Edelmann - ARTOTHEK