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Title: Renaissance in Italy, Volume 3 (of 7)
The Fine Arts

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Renaissance in Italy, Volume 3 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume explores the development of the fine arts during the Italian Renaissance, focusing particularly on painting, sculpture, and architecture while contextualizing these arts within the broader movement of Renaissance culture. Symonds examines the transformation of artistic expression from medieval traditions towards classical influences, emphasizing how art played a crucial role in shaping intellectual and spiritual life in Italy during this pivotal era. The opening portion introduces the reader to the core themes of the book, setting the stage for a detailed discussion about the relationship between the fine arts and Renaissance culture. It highlights the novel aspect of this artistic evolution, where art was not only a means of decoration but a vital force expressing new ideas and emotions. The author elaborates on the influence of both Christian and classical traditions on the development of the arts, emphasizing the need for a more emotional medium to depict the complexities of Christian ideas. Symonds posits that while painting ultimately prevailed as the supreme Italian art during the Renaissance, the historical context, societal values, and the transition from medieval to modern sensibilities significantly shaped its trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893

EBook No.: 11559

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 519

Language: English

Subject: Art, Italian

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Renaissance in Italy, Volume 3 (of 7)
The Fine Arts

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Renaissance in Italy, Volume 3 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume explores the development of the fine arts during the Italian Renaissance, focusing particularly on painting, sculpture, and architecture while contextualizing these arts within the broader movement of Renaissance culture. Symonds examines the transformation of artistic expression from medieval traditions towards classical influences, emphasizing how art played a crucial role in shaping intellectual and spiritual life in Italy during this pivotal era. The opening portion introduces the reader to the core themes of the book, setting the stage for a detailed discussion about the relationship between the fine arts and Renaissance culture. It highlights the novel aspect of this artistic evolution, where art was not only a means of decoration but a vital force expressing new ideas and emotions. The author elaborates on the influence of both Christian and classical traditions on the development of the arts, emphasizing the need for a more emotional medium to depict the complexities of Christian ideas. Symonds posits that while painting ultimately prevailed as the supreme Italian art during the Renaissance, the historical context, societal values, and the transition from medieval to modern sensibilities significantly shaped its trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893

EBook No.: 11559

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 519

Language: English

Subject: Art, Italian

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.