The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy

A distinguished scholar explores innovations in art and attitudes in this classic of cultural history. It chronicles the revival of humanism, church/empire conflicts, and the rise of modern government and individualism. This authoritative study by a distinguished scholar presents a brilliant panorama of Italian Renaissance life, explaining how and why the period constituted a cultural revolution. It traces the influences of classical antiquity on the age''s thinkers and artists and chronicles the revival of humanism, the conflict between church and empire, and the rise of both the modern state and the modern individual.

• | Author: Jacob Burckhardt
• | Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• | Publication Date: Sep 24, 2010
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780486475974
• | ISBN-10: 0486475972