Art in Context | The Medici and the Artistic Legacy of Florence with Dr. Lisa Boutin Vitela (Part 1 of 3)

WEDNESDAYS | MAY 6 – 20 | 11 AM – 12 PM
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 3-PART LECTURE SERIES

Presented by Dr. Lisa Boutin Vitela, Professor of Art History, Cerritos College

Bankers turned powerbrokers, the Medici family shaped the art, politics, and culture of Renaissance Florence—and much of Europe. This three-part series traces their rise from influential financiers to grand dukes of Tuscany, exploring how their ambition and patronage fueled masterpieces by artists such as Donatello, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and more. Along the way, we uncover a story of political intrigue, artistic innovation, and a cultural legacy that still defines Florence today.

May 6 | The Rise of the Medici in Art and Florentine Power