Language and Images of Renaissance Italy - Hardcover

 
9780198203186: Language and Images of Renaissance Italy

Synopsis

The Renaissance has traditionally been regarded as a critical turning point in the history of Europe; the vital stepping stone between the Age of Faith and the Age of Reason. This classical view is challenged and reassessed in this intriguing and diverse group of essays. Leading scholars use a variety of approaches - textual and literary criticism, social anthropology and gender studies - to take a fresh look at this most creative and fascinating period of European history.

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About the Author

Alison Brown is Reader in Italian Renaissance Studies at the University of London.

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