The Italian Renaissance: a cultural history

Abstract

"The extraordinary creative energy of Renaissance Italy lies at the root of modern Western culture. In this study, Virginia Cox offers a fresh vision of this iconic moment in cultural history. This book explores key artistic, literary and intellectual developments, as well as histories of food and fashion, map-making, exploration and anatomy" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Introduction -- 1. What? When? Where? Whose? -- 2. The Renaissance and the Ancient -- 3. The Renaissance and the Modern -- 4. Identity and the Self -- 5. Renaissance Man -- 6. Renaissance Woman -- 7. The Italian Renaissance beyond Italy -- 8. Conclusion. Reintegrating the Renaissance.