The Italian Renaissance (DVD)

Synopsis

"When you think of the Italian Renaissance, chances are you think of what it gave us. The extraordinary sculptures of Michelangelo. The incomparable paintings of Leonardo da Vinci. The immortal written works of Petrarch and Machiavelli. But have you ever wondered why there was such an artistic, cultural and intellectual explosion in Italy at the start of the 14th century?" [The Great Courses]

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Released

2005

Location

Europe

Setting

According to this lecturer, the Italian Renaissance can be dated from about the time the Black Death to the beginning of the 30 Year's War (1349-1618);