Renaissance European Art

Author: Institute of Art Theory and Art History, Russian Academy of Arts
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This is the most comprehensive monograph to date introducing and discussing European art during the Renaissance. The Renaissance laid the foundation for a new stage in the history of world culture. As Engels pointed out, this stage was an unprecedentedly great progressive revolution in human history. In terms of its significance in the development of cultural arts, only the flourishing era of ancient Greek and Roman civilization can be compared to it. The art and culture of the Renaissance are an unparalleled and immortal treasure of humankind. Modern advanced art and culture were born and grew on the basis of Renaissance art and culture.