Bibliograph

The art of the Renaissance, Lucia Corrain ; illustrated by L.R. Galante, Simone Boni ; [English translation, Susan Ashley]

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The art of the Renaissance, Lucia Corrain ; illustrated by L.R. Galante, Simone Boni ; [English translation, Susan Ashley]

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of the Renaissance

Oclc number

213812865

Responsibility statement

Lucia Corrain ; illustrated by L.R. Galante, Simone Boni ; [English translation, Susan Ashley]

Summary

Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries was a period of unsurpassed splendor in the history of art. this extraordinary era saw the revival of interest in classical culture and philosophical attitudes, as well as new technical advances in oil painting, architecture and sculpture. It was the age of great artistic geniuses such as Masaccio, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Van Eyck, Durer and Titian. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Europe in the age of the Renaissance, from Italian courts, Flemish tapestry workshops and German printworks to English universities, French castles and Spanish ports

Target audience

juvenile

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