Discussion 1: Florence, the Dominant City-State
Explain how Florence reflects the ideals of the dominant city-state and how some of the geographical, economical, social, and artistic forces shape this ideal. Use one example from Gardner's Art through the Ages and one example from the Internet. Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references.
Discussion 2: Raphael and Veronese: Reflection of the Renaissance Period
Discuss how the Italo-Byzantine sense can be seen as an evident in Berlinghieri's St. Francis Altarpiece. Provide at least two scholarly resources other than Gardner's Art through the Ages in support of you position.
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references.