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Classical Influences on European Culture, A.D. 1500–1700: Proceedings of an international conference held at King's College, Cambridge, April 1974
(Edited By R.R. Bolgar)
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hardcover. The papers illustrate the different ways in which the Renaissance made use of its classical heritage. Editor(s): Bolgar, R. R. Num Pages: 401 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Dimension: 234 x 158. Weight in Grams: 79. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear. Lacking dj, remains very good
These studies illustrate the different ways in which the Renaissance made use of its classical heritage, and how a variety of techniques were employed to transform the material that could be derived from the ancient classics so that it could serve the social and cultural purposes of Renaissance man. The scope of the volume covers discussions of catalogues and editions of humanist works; the humanist contribution to the art of discourse; humanism and religion; humanism and political thought; and finally the contribution of the humanists to the useful and fine arts. This volume consists of papers delivered at the second ... Read more
These studies illustrate the different ways in which the Renaissance made use of its classical heritage, and how a variety of techniques were employed to transform the material that could be derived from the ancient classics so that it could serve the social and cultural purposes of Renaissance man. The scope of the volume covers discussions of catalogues and editions of humanist works; the humanist contribution to the art of discourse; humanism and religion; humanism and political thought; and finally the contribution of the humanists to the useful and fine arts. This volume consists of papers delivered at the second ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1976
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
401
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521208406
SKU
KSG0035874
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