Discover the dramatic and transformative relationship between the two towering figures of the Renaissance—Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti. Both masters lived and worked in Florence and across northern Italy, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape the world of art.

In this captivating lecture, Dr. Douglas Erwing delves into the dynamic interplay between these two iconic artists, bringing their complex relationship to life through vivid storytelling and a visually stunning slideshow of their most celebrated works.

Explore how their shared traits—immense talent, fierce ambition, boundless curiosity, and powerful egos—fueled not only rivalry and criticism but also mutual influence and reluctant admiration. This session offers a rich and insightful look at how competition between these Renaissance giants helped define an era of extraordinary creativity and artistic achievement.

Sunday, November 16 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
In person and simulcast

Sunday Lectures are a fun way to enjoy an afternoon of culture. Grab a friend for lunch at one of the many fabulous restaurants in the River Oaks District, Montrose, or Upper Kirby and then head over to WIH.

Introducing “The Sunday Series!”
Add all eight Sunday lectures (including the Glenwood Cemetery tour) to your cart and receive an automatic discount of $5 off each at checkout. That’s getting a bonus Sunday lecture for free!