Last date for submission of paper: unknown; Contact person: unknown; Science and art were in constant dialogue in Renaissance Italy, and this course explores their intersection in relation to the broad themes of observation and invention.Topics include engineering, anatomy, botany, zoology, cartography, perspective and ecology. Students will hone their skills of observation through writing and drawing,focused around weekly visits to the Museum of Fine Arts to study original works of art. No pre-requisites - open to all!