Presents a political, economic, and social background of Italy during the Renaissance. Art and culture are highlighted, showing the Renaissance spreading north through Europe.
Provides a portrait of life in Renaissance Italy, from 1400 to 1550, featuring a timeline and overview of the period, and discussing women, art, celebrations, and many other topics.
Presents an introductory essay that provides an overview of the Renaissance, from 1454 to 1610, and features over forty readings, including primary and secondary documents, that highlight the major developments of the era Includes a chronology and bibliography.
An illustrated text that describes the lives and works of Italian painters, sculptors, and architects from the thirteenth through seventeenth centuries.
Discusses the revival of interest in classical knowledge; how scholars, artists, and scientists used this knowledge as the foundation for new ideas; and the lives of ordinary people.
