Comparative urban study of Florence and Venice from 13th through 16th centuries. Principal subjects are the distinctive economies of the cities, political developments, Renaissance humanism, patronage of the arts, and foreign policy. Prereq., HIST 1010. Formerly HIST 4112. HIST 4303 and 5303 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.