The Renaissance was a distinct period in history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity, bringing about significant changes in Europe. Derived from the French word for ‘rebirth’, it was all about the reawakening in art and culture, and science and technology, an incredible time of creativity, curiosity and genius that continues to have a lasting impact on our world today.

HOTA Gallery presents an exclusive series of Expert Lectures to extend your Italian Renaissance Alive experience. Each session will be delivered by an academic specialist in their field of Art History, Astronomy, or History, in relation to Renaissance events or themes. Join us for this incredible opportunity to hear firsthand from the experts in our region.

From Plants to Planets: Art and Science in the Renaissance

This lecture is presented by leading Queensland art historian, Dr Andrea Bubenik. From studying a simple blade of grass, to depicting the craters of the moon, the artists and scientists of the Renaissance were deeply invested in exploring the worlds around them, near and far. Leonardo da Vinci is well known for his endeavours as an artist/scientist, but there are many others who worked at the intersections of knowledge. In this talk, Dr Andrea Bubenik will explore how art and science were interconnected in the Renaissance and enabled new ways of seeing and thinking.

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