The History Cat
The History Cat: Italian Renaissance
A description of life in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance, the emergence of humanist thought, and of how the Renaissance got its start in Italy. The Lorenzo de Medici's important role as a patron of the arts in Florence is...
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Complete discussion of Michelangelo, Italian Renaissance artist. Discusses his life, his impact on the art world, his political views of the times, and his influence on society. Explanation of works, additional links to other great artists.
Other
Michelangelo.com: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Explore and discover the life and work of Michelangelo.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Raffaello Sanzio
An in-depth biography of the painter Raphael discussing his life and works. A link is also provided to a listing of his works.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Leonardo Da Vinci
An extensive biography of Leonardo da Vinci with sections on his life in Florence and Milan as well as his art and inventions. Be sure to click on the "Works" button to view fabulous digital images. Many paintings contain commentary.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
![Boglewood Group: Titian [Tiziano Vecellio] Handout](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/90251-c54c9ff04bcdb2458d1a4a482fe68136.jpg?1661505540 "Boglewood Group: Titian [Tiziano Vecellio] Handout")
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Boglewood Group: Titian [Tiziano Vecellio]
Short history of the life of Titian and a discussion of his work.
PBS
Pbs: Sandro Botticelli
An essay on the life and work of Sandro Botticelli, famed artist of the Italian Renaissance, with wonderful reproductions of two of his acclaimed works, "La Primavera" and "Birth of Venus." Part of a larger site on the Renaissance...
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Allesandro Botticelli
Biographical summary of the life and career of Italian Renaissance painter Allesandro Botticelli.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Biographical summary of the life and career of Domenico Ghirlandaio, 15th-century Italian Renaissance painter.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Giorgio Giorgione
Biographical account highlights the life and career of Italian Renaissance painter Giorgio Giorgione.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Digital Dante
Learn all about Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet and author of "The Divine Comedy." Includes a biography and a timeline of his life and work.
Other
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.
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.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Carlo Goldoni
This is a good source of information about the life and times of Carlo Goldoni. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Giovanni Bellini
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the Italian artist, Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516 CE). Contains information about his life and artwork. Gives many examples of his paintings, with brief descriptions.
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.
Other
Novel guide.com: "The Prince"
NovelGuide.com provides a thorough study guide including summaries, character profiles, metaphor and theme analysis, quotes, and an author biography.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Dante Alighieri
History of the life and work of intellect, Dante Alighieri, a famous poet who wrote in Italian vernacular and made poetry accessible to more than just the elite classes during the late Medieval period. Includes links to resources for...
Curated OER
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,...