Reflection on the Renaissance

Author: Marina Balina
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Art historians acknowledge that the art craftsmen of Burgundian Netherlands left their mark across Europe, and it is often noted that these artists were exposed to foreign artistic traditions but remained largely unaffected, even indifferent to the Italian artistic tradition. This book by Marina Balina reevaluates the conventional understanding of the Italian phenomenon during the Renaissance and reestablishes the significant role of the Burgundian court in the 15th century in leading European cultural and artistic trends. The book offers unique insights and represents an attempt to conduct a broader study of pan-European art history. It serves as a valuable reference for scholars studying the Renaissance, providing a richer understanding of the period. This interdisciplinary study celebrates the universally recognized excellence and charm of Burgundian art, offering a historical reassessment of the Renaissance and providing a fresh example of further research into the diversity and cosmopolitanism of the Renaissance era.