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The art of the Renaissance is usually the most familiar to non-specialists, and for good reason. This was the era that produced some of the icons of civilization, including Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa and Last Supper and Michelangelos Sistine Ceiling, Pietà, and David. Marked as one of the greatest moments in history, the outburst of creativity of the era resulted in the most influential artistic revolution ever to have taken place. The period produced a substantial number of notable masters, among them Donatello, Filippo Brunelleschi, Masaccio, Sandro Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, and Tintoretto.. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Renaissance Art contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on artists from Italy, Flanders, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, historical figures and events that impacted the production of Renaissance art. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Renaissance art.
About the Author
I received my Ph.D. in Art History from Rutgers University in 1994. I specialize in the art of the Early Modern Era with an emphasis on 17th century Rome. I am primarily interested in issues of patronage and deformities and disabilities in art. My first book, Ave Papa/Ave Papabile: The Sacchetti Family, Their Art Patronage, and Political Aspirations (Toronto: Centre of Reformation and Renaissance Studies, 2005) was the recipient of the Samuel H. Kress publication grant. I am the editor of the Text and Studies Series published by the WAPACC Organization and owner of Zephyrus Scholarly Publications LLC, which publishes Notes on Early Modern Art Journal.
