Francesco Robortello (1516-1567) - Architectural Genius of the Humanities

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Life and Works 3. Topics 4. Rhetoric 5. Poetics 6. History 7. Moral Philosophy 8. Conclusion

About the author

Marco Sgarbi is Associate Professor in the History of Philosophy at the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Summary

This book explores the fascinating intellectual world of Francesco Robortello, one of the most prominent scholars of the Italian Renaissance, who revolutionized the field of humanities with genius that was architectural in scope and innovative interpretations of ancient texts.

Product details

• Authors: Marco Sgarbi, Marco (Ca Foscari University of Venice Sgarbi, Marco (Ca'' Foscari University of Venice Sgarbi, Sgarbi Marco
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367224875
• ISBN: 978-0-367-22487-5
• No. of pages: 184
• Series: Routledge Studies in Renaissance and Early Modern Worlds of Knowledge
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Historiography, c 1500 onwards to present day, Historiography, Social and cultural history, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards