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The Medicis and 15th Century Florence – GI 26 110
18 June 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm BST
Tutor: Daphne Jefferis BA(Hons) PGCEA
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15th Century Florence was the centre of the early Italian Renaissance. At its head were the Medicis who were patrons to both artists and sculptors, who were to produce the beautiful works of the period.
We shall Study Donatello, Masaccio and the Young Michelangelo amongst others.
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Michelangelo's Pietà Saint Peter's Basilica Vatican City, source: Wikimedia Commons
About the Speaker
Daphne Jefferis
Daphne is an Art History lecturer who has a special interest in 19th and 20th century European Art. She delivered study tours to Florence for many years, so also has a particular love of early Renaissance art.
Daphne has taught for many years at the Guildford Institute and also A-Level Art History in Adult Education and in schools. Daphne gives talks all over Surrey for Art Societies, Women’s Institute and Probus groups and for anyone who asks her!
Now in semi-retirement, Daphne is giving more time to drawing and painting and exploring new techniques and subjects. She has exhibited her work at the Institute as well as with Guildford Arts, AppArt and at the Cathedral.
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