Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Renaissance, 1300 1600
Find a selection of readings to enhance teaching humanism and the Italian Renaissance and follow up with some of the questions available through MIT.
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University of Massachusetts Lowell: Italian Renaissance: Neoplatonism
This site explains how the Platonic tradition was revived in Italian Renaissance humanism. It presents an analysis of Ancient Greece and Plato's thought, and then describes how his ideas were adapted to fit humanistic teaching. It also...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Architecture in the Italian Renaissance
This site contains information on how Italian Renaissance architecture found its roots in the ancient world, the principles it rested on, and some key figures in its development.
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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne: The Italian Renaissance [Ppt]
A detailed slideshow that presents key concepts and ideas on Renaissance economics, society, politics, arts and architecture, philosophy, the Papacy, and the spread of humanism. The significant individuals in each category are also...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Humanism and the Italian Renaissance
Review the foundation of the Italian Renaissance, classical studies, and humanism. This is a comprehensive study tool.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: European Renaissance and Reformation, 1300 1600 [Pdf]
Chapter 17 of a textbook on world history (36 pages). Includes a Renaissance timeline and map. Looks at the conditions that led to the Italian Renaissance, major artists, writers, the Northern Renaissance, the Elizabethan Age, the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: Background
This lesson provides background for an English Renaissance unit; it compares the English Renaissance with the Italian Renaissance. It features Queen Elizabeth I's influence and provides a poem written by the queen, "When I Was Fair and...
United Nations
Unesco: Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and Its Po Delta
This World Heritage website features Ferrara, a focal point for the Italian Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ferrara is known as well as the place where modern town planning began. Found here are a description, a map,...
A&E Television
History.com: History: Italian Renaissance
An account of the Renaissance as it was expressed in Italy, with links to videos on the subject aired on History, the cable television channel.
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...
University of California
Renaissance Art and Architecture
A detailed overview of art and architecture during the Renaissance. Covers all the major figures and countries.
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Italian renaissance.org: Basic Ideas of the Renaissance
Basic information about the Renaissance. Looks at Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, painting, and sculpture. Touches upon humanism.
Boise State University
European History: The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
This site contains indexed material on Jacob Burckhardt's "The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy." His work is considered the apex of cultural history about the Renaissance period and should provide valuable information for the...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Italian Renaissance
This is a short timeline of key events of the Italian Renaissance. Make sure to click on "Humanism" and "Renaissance Art" for more information.
Northern Virginia Community College
Introduction to Theater: The Renaissance/neoclassicism in Italy
Brief class notes on the Italian Renaissance, Also includes notes on Neoclassicism, Italian staging and Commedia dell'Arte
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration
Unit with learning materials for teachers and students tells the story of the Italian and Northern Renaissance and the exploration around the globe. Includes PowerPoint, videos, unit guide and primary sources.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Renaissance Art: The Rebirth of Classicism
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! What in the world do they have to do with this? Find the connection and recognize Renaissance art and the artists.
City University of New York
Cuny: General Characteristics of the Renaissance
A look at the rebirth of the Renaissance in the context of five interrelated issues: a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the concept of "the Great Chain of Being", political changes, Humanism, the literary doctrine of...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Giorgione and the High Renaissance in Venice
7 full-color images from Italian Renaissance artists. Three of the works are from Giorgione. Click on each to find a short explanation and analysis.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Titian and the Late Renaissance in Venice
6 colorful images from Titian during the Italian Renaissance. Click on each image to find a brief description and analysis. Also has one image from Paris Bordone.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: New Middle Class
Describes the rise of a new middle class during the Italian Renaissance and the resulting growth in Italian cities.
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Georgia Museum of Art
Home page for the Georgia Museum of art, which is on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. It's permanent collection consists of American paintings; American, European, and Asian works on paper; the Samuel H. Kress Study...
United Nations
Unesco: Historic Centre of Florence
This World Heritage website features Florence, a focal point for the Italian Renaissance. Found here are a description, a map, documents, many photos, a video on its significance, and any indicators of threats to its preservation.
United Nations
Unesco: Historic Centre of Urbino
This World Heritage website features Urbino, an important center for a short time during the Italian Renaissance that has been largely preserved. Found here are a description, links, maps, documentation, photos, and a video on its history.