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The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of the Italian Renaissance by J. R. Hale (1983-06-13) Paperback

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0182PYSMA
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
Great!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2002
Back in my days as an Art History major, I realized early on that you really DID need to know about the history and the culture that gave birth to the art of the Italian Renaissance. Often, after a lecture, I would race home to try and find out more about a particular painter or family that supported an artist. This book gave me PLENTY of much need information. I got to know who the major players were, had artistic terms clarified, and got neat biographical information about everyone from Clement VI to Palladio. This delightful book also covered music, diplomacy, the role of the church, and literature. It also has hundreds of illustrations. Of special note was the section concerning the status of women. With over 750 entries, it is perfect for the student and the scholar.
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ABD
5.0 out of 5 stars Un dictionnaire très complet
Reviewed in France on December 26, 2020
Très complet et très intéressant. Un must... à moins de deux euros et à l'état neuf... Que demander de plus pour un deuxième exemplaire pour ma maison de campagne ?
hippychick
5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2009
The comprehensive nature of the information in this book is astounding. Every aspect of the Italian Renaissance is covered in 'bite-sized' pieces. Lots of useful information not only about the people and places but also the way of life at the time. Well worth purchasing.
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Juanita
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the thing for a culturephobe!!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2013
can't wait to use this in next course, or perhaps on a trip to Rome or elsewhere in Italy. Extremely informative.