Civilization of Renaissance Italy

Informationen zum Autor Jacob Burckhardt, Professor of History at the University of Basel, Switzerland, was a remarkable scholar who had the rare gift of being able to combine vast knowledge with a vivid imagination and lively creativity. The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, his major contribution to cultural history, was first published in 1860. Klappentext A classic introduction to the study of the Renaissance! and one that remains a source of inspiration 'Mini-triumphs of contemporary design ... the words contained within these gem-like covers are lapidary as well.' (Times Literary Supplement) Zusammenfassung A classic introduction to the study of the Renaissance. Inhaltsverzeichnis The state as a work of art; the development of the individual; the revival of antiquity; the discovery of the world and of man; society and festivals; morality and religon. Appendices - civilization of the Renaissance illustrated by monuments of art.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jacob Burckhardt, S G C Middlemore, S. G. C. Middlemore
• Con la collaborazione di: Middlemore S G C (Traduzione)
• Editore: Phaidon Press Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.09.1995
• EAN: 9780714833637
• ISBN: 978-0-7148-3363-7
• Dimensioni: 115 mm x 185 mm x 15 mm
• Serie: Arts and Letters; F A ART LETTERS; F A ART LETTERS; Arts and Letters
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte