Relate the sexuality of Titian's Venus of Urbino (fig.38) to the Venetian character. Discuss Machiavelli's The Prince in terms of its pragmatism.

1.     Relate the sexuality of Titian's Venus of Urbino (fig. 7.38) to the Venetian character.

2.     Discuss Machiavelli's The Prince in terms of its pragmatism.

3.     Describe the role of women through a discussion of Cereta's letter Defense of Liberal Instruction for Women.

4.     Describe the system of patronage in Florence by focusing on the Medici family and their artistic contributions to the city.