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Catholic Encyclopedia: Lorenzo Valla
Entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Contains excellent biographical information, including works, the atmosphere of his times, and the variious reactions against his work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lorenzo De' Medici
Lorenzo de' Medici (January 1, 1449 - 9 April 1492) was an Italian statesman and de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Italian Renaissance. Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent by contemporary Florentines, he was a diplomat,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni[1] (March 6, 1475 - February 18, 1564), commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet and engineer. Despite making few forays beyond the arts, his...
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Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.
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Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.
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Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.
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Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.
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Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Giotto
(1276-1336) Italian painter and architect known as the first of the Italian Renaissance.
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Unesco: Spain: Old Town of Caceres
The city's history of battles between Moors and Christians is reflected in its architecture, which is a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles. Of the 30 or so towers from the Muslim period, the Torre del...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Thomas Gaff House (Hillforest)
Located above the Ohio River, Hillforest was built in 1855 in the Italian Renaissance architectural style. Designed by Isaiah Rogers, its full-width frontal porch is reminiscent of a steamboat's deck.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Bradbury Building
1893 Italian Renaissance architectural landmark. Known for its striking interiors and cage elevators. It has been used extensively as a location in films such as Blade Runner.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Fra Angelico
An early Italian Renaissance painter.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Artemisia Gentileschi
A post-Renaissance painter, Artemisia Gentileschi was the only woman of her time to consistently and successfully tackle religious and historical scenarios on canvas. Use this resource to learn about her famous paintings as well as her...
Harvard University
Harvard's Chaucer Page: Compare Chaucer & Petrarch
Chaucer, in his "Canticus Troili" from Book One of "Troilus and Criseyda," draws from Petrarch's "If Love Does Not Exist." The former is written in Middle English, the latter in Italian, both without glossaries or further translation, so...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Passion of Artemisia" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Author's self-written, 9-page teacher guide for "The Passion of Artemisia" provides suggested scenes for reading aloud, class discussion topics, collaborative research topics, writing activities, and background information about Baroque...
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Santa Fe Institute: Pico Della Mirandola by Walter Pater
This resource provides a scholarly look at the life, works, philosophy, and influence of Pico della Mirandola.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Duccio Di Buoninsegna
This presentation provides a list of Duccio di Buoninsegna's work (complete with pictures), as well as a brief biography.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Lengthy biography detailing Michelangelo's life, his works, his achievements, and his influence on other artists. Links to his works including the Sistine Chapel.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Gentile Bellini
Olga's Gallery on Gentile Bellini (1429-1507 CE). There are nine images with a biography of the artist.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Gentile Bellini (1429 1507 Ce)
A good, informative site with biographical information, links to museums with the artist's work and magazine articles.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Mannerism
Artlex.com defines and describes mannerism in European art between 1520 and 1600 with examples by Michelangelo, El Greco, and others. Features links to related artists, concepts, terms, and examples.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Leonardo Da Vinci Biography
Bibliographical information on Leonardo Da Vinci from his early life until his death with details on his paintings including The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Torquato Tasso
This site includes the biography of Torquato Tasso. Some of his selected works are listed.
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