This site from ibiblio.com explains the Renaissance, not only as a time period, but as how it changed thought, writing, and art throughout Europe. See links to Renaissance in Italy, Germany and Netherlands.

Very informative article on Titian's career as an artist, his works, his styles of painting, and his influences.

This site gives a comparison of Italian Renaissance literary artists, including drama. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Domenico Ghirlandaio, 15th-century Italian Renaissance painter.