Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Italians
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Italians: History, Art, and the Genius of a People
Author: John Julius Norwich
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015546691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015546691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Italians: History, Art, and the Genius of a People
Author: John Julius Norwich
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015546691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015546691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Sprezzatura
Author: Peter D'Epiro
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 038572019X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
A witty, erudite celebration of fifty great Italian cultural achievements that have significantly influenced Western civilization from the authors of What Are the Seven Wonders of the World? “Sprezzatura,” or the art of effortless mastery, was coined in 1528 by Baldassare Castiglione in The Book of the Courtier. No one has demonstrated effortless mastery throughout history quite like the Italians. From the Roman calendar and the creator of the modern orchestra (Claudio Monteverdi) to the beginnings of ballet and the creator of modern political science (Niccolò Machiavelli), Sprezzatura highlights fifty great Italian cultural achievements in a series of fifty information-packed essays in chronological order.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 038572019X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
A witty, erudite celebration of fifty great Italian cultural achievements that have significantly influenced Western civilization from the authors of What Are the Seven Wonders of the World? “Sprezzatura,” or the art of effortless mastery, was coined in 1528 by Baldassare Castiglione in The Book of the Courtier. No one has demonstrated effortless mastery throughout history quite like the Italians. From the Roman calendar and the creator of the modern orchestra (Claudio Monteverdi) to the beginnings of ballet and the creator of modern political science (Niccolò Machiavelli), Sprezzatura highlights fifty great Italian cultural achievements in a series of fifty information-packed essays in chronological order.
Art in Renaissance Italy, 1350-1500
Author: Evelyn S. Welch
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192842794
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
"Focuses primarliy on the social and historical context in which art was made and used"--Bibliographic essay (p. 326).
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192842794
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
"Focuses primarliy on the social and historical context in which art was made and used"--Bibliographic essay (p. 326).
The Italians
Author: John Julius Norwich
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294783237
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294783237
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
What Life was Like at the Rebirth of Genius
Author: Time-Life Books
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Renaissance Italy.
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Renaissance Italy.
Italy, a Country Study
Author: Rinn-Sup Shinn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Includes a history of Italy as well as discussions about the society, economy, government, and national security.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Includes a history of Italy as well as discussions about the society, economy, government, and national security.
International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781857431797
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781857431797
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Genio
Author: Morris Berman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648370397
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
In this captivating study Morris Berman argues that the key to Italian artistic genius is the ability to inject movement, into static situations-in art, film, politics, or religion. They thus revolutionized the worlds in which they lived.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648370397
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
In this captivating study Morris Berman argues that the key to Italian artistic genius is the ability to inject movement, into static situations-in art, film, politics, or religion. They thus revolutionized the worlds in which they lived.