The art of the Renaissance is usually the most familiar to non-specialists; and for good reason. This was the era that produced some of the icons of civilization; including Leonardo da Vincirsquo;s Mona Lisa and Last Supper and Michelangelorsquo;s Sistine Ceiling; Pietagrave;; and David. Marked as one of the greatest moments in history; the outburst of creativity of the era resulted in the most influential artistic revolution ever to have taken place. The period produced a substantial number of notable masters; among them Donatello; Filippo Brunelleschi; Masaccio; Sandro Botticelli; Raphael; Titian; and Tintoretto.This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Renaissance Art contains a chronology; an introduction; and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on artists from Italy; Flanders; the Netherlands; Germany; Spain; and Portugal; historical figures and events that impacted the production of Renaissance art. This book is an excellent access point for students; researchers; and anyone wanting to know more about the Renaissance art.
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