In this brilliant and widely acclaimed work, Peter Burke
presents a social and cultural history of the Italian Renaissance.
He discusses the social and political institutions that existed in
Italy during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and he analyses
the ways of thinking and seeing that characterized this period of
extraordinary artistic creativity.
Developing a distinctive sociological approach, Peter Burke is
concerned not only with the finished works of Michelangelo,
Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and others, but also with the social
background, patterns of recruitment, and means of subsistence of
this 'cultural elite.' He thus makes a major contribution to our
understanding of the Italian Renaissance, and to our comprehension
of the complex relations between culture and society.
Burke has thoroughly revised and updated the text for this new
edition, including a new introduction, and the book is richly
illustrated throughout. It will have a wide appeal among
historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in one of the most
creative periods of European history.
General
Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2014 |
First published: |
2014 |
Authors: |
Peter Burke
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Preface by: |
Peter Burke
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
336 |
Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-16240-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-691-16240-9 |
Barcode: |
9780691162409 |
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