Author: Paul F. Grendler
Title: Encyclopedia of the Renaissance Volumes 1 Through 6
Description: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999. Hardcover. Hardcovers in burgandy with copper and silver embossed titles. 6 volumes :with numerous reproductions (some color), maps. Six volumes with BW and some color reproductions. "Conceived and produced in association with the Renaissance society of America, this work presents a panoramic view of the cultural movement and the period of history beginning in Italy from approximately 1350, broadening geographically to include the rest of Europe by the middle-to-late-15th century, and ending in the early 17th century. Each of the nearly 1,200 entries provides a learned and succinct account suitable for inquiring readers at several levels. These readable essays covering the arts and letters, in addition to everyday life, will be appreciated by general readers and high-school students. The thoughtful analyses will enlighten college students and delight scholars. A selective bibliography of primary and secondary sources for further study follows each article. VG+ .

Keywords: European Artists ; the Renaissance ; ; General Art - European


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