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23 ratings, 3.74 average rating, 6 reviews
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published
August 6th 2002
by Modern Library
binding
Paperback, 208 pages
isbn
0812966198
(isbn13: 9780812966190)
description
The Renaissance holds an undying place in our imagination, its great heroes still our own, from Michelangelo and Leonardo to Dante and Chaucer. This p...more
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Read in January, 2008
I enjoyed this overview of that most fascinating historical periods. It might also be subtitled "How 15th Century Italy Woke Up the World." Johnson (whose "History of Christianity" I read decades ago) gives a basic overview of the period, including technological and economic conditions. Then he addresses the "awakening" in four separate sections: literature, sculpture, architecture, and painting. Since it's a "short history" I was often left wanting more; ...more
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Read in May, 2006
recommends it for:
history fans, art buffs
There is real value in this little book. And while I wouldn't call it "exciting", if you like a splash of opinion in your reading then this rises above the average academic text.
This well-organized "Short History" does a fine job of outlining the major times, people, and places where the great wheel of the Renaissance turned. I like the attempt to divide the arts into writing, sculpture, architecture, and painting. I found that by not mixing artistic genres in discussion...more
This well-organized "Short History" does a fine job of outlining the major times, people, and places where the great wheel of the Renaissance turned. I like the attempt to divide the arts into writing, sculpture, architecture, and painting. I found that by not mixing artistic genres in discussion...more
I chose to read this book for research and found it to be somewhat boring. Although it was not the most amusing book to read, there was some interesting facts in the book. The book basically included everything important that has happened during the Renaissance which can help my studies for Global Studies class. I would recommend this book to those who are looking for particular information or actually want to learn about the Renaissance. The book is interesting to read if you like reading about...more
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Read in November, 2008
My interest in the Renaissance was piqued after a trip to Italy. It made me want to fill in the gaps in my knowledge about painting, architecture, literature, and sculpture of that period of time. If only I could retain the wealth of information contained in this brief history!
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Read in January, 2002
A quick intro to the time period--not the best, nor his best. Nevertheless, the most accessible and synoptic piece I had encountered on the Renaissance to date.
Read from 27 Dec 01 to 3 Jan 02
Read from 27 Dec 01 to 3 Jan 02
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Read in August, 2007
Good basic overview of the Renaissance. Helps pull together various strands.
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