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The Last Days of the Renaissance

Author : Theodore K. Rabb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0465008623
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Last Days of the Renaissance written by Theodore K. Rabb and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is little debate that the Renaissance began at the end of the fourteenth century. Its end, though, is much more difficult to pin down. Here, for the first time, renowned classicist Theodore Rabb defines the changes that marked the shift away from the Renaissance to Modernity, and explains why these changes took place. The European Renaissance is usually characterized by the belief that a distinct antique civilization represented the ideal for all human endeavors. But there were other unities that defined the era: a shift in the role of the aristocracy from a warrior class to a cultural elite, a growth in education, a more thoughtful probing into the sciences, and the use of the arts for nonreligious purposes.By the dawn of the seventeenth century, four developments had swept over the world, altering these unities and ending the Renaissance: a break with the period's obsession with the past, which invited openness to innovation; a quest for central political control to cure increasing instability; a change in direction of people's passion and enthusiasm; and a new commitment to reason. With thoughtful, wide-lens scholarship and close, detailed looks throughout at the significant moments of change, Rabb offers us a radically new understanding of one of the most pivotal shifts in modern history.

Well Met

Author : Rachel Rubin
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 0814771386
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Well Met written by Rachel Rubin and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2012-11-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Renaissance Faire—a 50 year-long party, communal ritual, political challenge and cultural wellspring—receives its first sustained historical attention with Well Met. Beginning with the chaotic communal moment of its founding and early development in the 1960s through its incorporation as a major “family friendly” leisure site in the 2000s, Well Met tells the story of the thinkers, artists, clowns, mimes, and others performers who make the Faire. Well Met approaches the Faire from the perspective of labor, education, aesthetics, business, the opposition it faced, and the key figures involved. Drawing upon vibrant interview material and deep archival research, Rachel Lee Rubin reveals the way the faires established themselves as a pioneering and highly visible counter cultural referendum on how we live now—our family and sexual arrangements, our relationship to consumer goods, and our corporate entertainments. In order to understand the meaning of the faire to its devoted participants,both workers and visitors, Rubin has compiled a dazzling array of testimony, from extensive conversations with Faire founder Phyllis Patterson to interviews regarding the contemporary scene with performers, crafters, booth workers and “playtrons.” Well Met pays equal attention what came out of the faire—the transforming gifts bestowed by the faire’s innovations and experiments upon the broader American culture: the underground press of the 1960s and 1970s, experimentation with “ethnic” musical instruments and styles in popular music, the craft revival, and various forms of immersive theater are all connected back to their roots in the faire. Original, intrepid, and richly illustrated, Well Met puts the Renaissance Faire back at the historical center of the American counterculture.

Reflections on Renaissance Venice

Author : Mary Frank
Publisher : 5Continents
ISBN 13 : 9788874396344
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Reflections on Renaissance Venice written by Mary Frank and published by 5Continents. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inspired by the teachings and research of Patricia Fortini Brown, a renowned scholar of Venetian art and history, these beautifully illustrated essays by leading scholars address topics ranging from painted Venetian narrative cycles of the late 15th century to the rebuilding of the Campanile in the early 20th century. This book was derived from [a portion of the] papers given at the [56th annual meeting of the Renaissance Society of America held April 8-10, 2010, Venice, Italy, and the 2010] Giorgione Symposium [Giorgione and his time : confronting alternate realities] held at Princeton University on the occasion of Fortini Brown’s recent retirement"--

Renaissance Days

Author : Jeffrey Harris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780908910656
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Renaissance Days written by Jeffrey Harris and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Entrepreneurial Renaissance

Author : Piero Formica
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331952660X
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Entrepreneurial Renaissance written by Piero Formica and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-05 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the parallels between the Renaissance during the 14th to 16th centuries and the upheavals in human and physical sciences in the 21st Century that herald an insurgent entrepreneurial renaissance. The first Renaissance, conceived and developed in an urban environment, with the Medici family in Florence as pioneers, was a melting pot of art, culture, science and technology. It is in that context that entrepreneurship derived from artisan tradition and, hence, customized, was born to meet the demands and anticipate the needs of individual consumers. Starting with the mechanical technologies of the first industrial revolution, art, culture and science became separated from entrepreneurship. The latter took on Fordist features which depersonalized and, therefore, standardized the producer-consumer relationship. The emerging model of entrepreneurship returns to its origins in customization (e.g., 3D printing technologies, sharing/on-demand economy) strongly linked to the sequence "art-culture-science-technology." The road to a new entrepreneurial renaissance is traveled by cities with creative communities. These communities actively participate in promoting international talent mobility, encouraging connections among the knowledge nomads who move around the world and the resources and talents rooted locally. Brought back to life under the conditions of the current age, entrepreneurship is once again woven into the fabric of art, culture, science and technology, and contributing to civic identity and pride. Featuring case studies from local experts that highlight innovative initiatives and developments in diverse cities around the world, this book aims to stimulate deep thought, theories and applications in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Encyclopedia of the Renaissance: Abrabanel-civility

Author : Paul F. Grendler
Publisher : Charles Scribner's Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Renaissance: Abrabanel-civility written by Paul F. Grendler and published by Charles Scribner's Sons. This book was released on 1999 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Review: "Conceived and produced in association with the Renaissance society of America, this work presents a panoramic view of the cultural movement and the period of history beginning in Italy from approximately 1350, broadening geographically to include the rest of Europe by the middle-to-late-15th century, and ending in the early 17th century. Each of the nearly 1,200 entries provides a learned and succinct account suitable for inquiring readers at several levels. These readable essays covering the arts and letters, in addition to everyday life, will be appreciated by general readers and high-school students. The thoughtful analyses will enlighten college students and delight scholars. A selective bibliography of primary and secondary sources for further study follows each article."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.

Communities of Learned Experience

Author : Nancy G. Siraisi
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421407493
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Communities of Learned Experience written by Nancy G. Siraisi and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Renaissance, collections of letters both satisfied humanist enthusiasm for ancient literary forms and provided the flexibility of a format appropriate to many types of inquiry. The printed collections of medical letters by Giovanni Manardo of Ferrara and other physicians in early sixteenth-century Europe may thus be regarded as products of medical humanism. The letters of mid- and late sixteenth-century Italian and German physicians examined in Communities of Learned Experience by Nancy G. Siraisi also illustrate practices associated with the concepts of the Republic of Letters: open and relatively informal communication among a learned community and a liberal exchange of information and ideas. Additionally, such published medical correspondence may often have served to provide mutual reinforcement of professional reputation. Siraisi uses some of these collections to compare approaches to sharing medical knowledge across broad regions of Europe and within a city, with the goal of illuminating geographic differences as well as diversity within social, urban, courtly, and academic environments. The collections she has selected include essays on general medical topics addressed to colleagues or disciples, some advice for individual patients (usually written at the request of the patient’s doctor), and a strong dose of controversy. -- Cynthia Klestinec, Miami University' Ohio

Two Renaissance Book Hunters

Author : Poggio Bracciolini
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231096331
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Two Renaissance Book Hunters written by Poggio Bracciolini and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reissue of the 1974 Columbia U. Press edition of the letters of Florentine humanist Poggius (1380-1459) to his friend de Niccolis regarding the rediscovery of lost classical texts. Translated (from the Latin) with notes by Phyllis Walter Goodhart Gordon. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portla

International Commerce

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Commerce written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Frommer's? Florence and Tuscany Day by Day

Author : Donald Strachan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118167171
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Frommer's? Florence and Tuscany Day by Day written by Donald Strachan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Florence & Tuscany Day by Day" is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the region. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show visitors how to see the best of Florence and Tuscany in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Original.

The Builder

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Builder written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Renaissance Italy

Author : Charles L. Mee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Renaissance Italy written by Charles L. Mee and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrasts Italian Renaissance cultural, economic, and technological achievements with the widespread crime, violence, and political greed of the era.

The Renaissance Society DIGITAL AUDIO

Author : Rolf Jensen
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071806067
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book The Renaissance Society DIGITAL AUDIO written by Rolf Jensen and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-05-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A BOLD NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS, FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DREAM SOCIETY. THIS IS A BOOK ABOUT THE FUTURE. Your future. Our future. The future of companies, the marketplace, and society. According to futurists Rolf Jensen and Mika Aaltonen, we are currently "between dreams." We've managed to achieve many of our material goals, only to face ever-growing global competition in an ever-slowing economy. Here's the good news: With the rise of social media and online resources, consumers are growing more powerful. Individuals are exploring more options. And smart businesses are discovering more ways to appeal to this powerful new community. Welcome to The Renaissance Society. A world-class network of ordinary people who are changing the way companies and communities interact, they are the future--and they are us. This forward-thinking book guides you through tomorrow's hottest trends to help you: Make an emotional connection to your customers Create a value-driven company that engages your employees Adjust your business strategy for a flatter, global marketplace Reward individual expression and spark a tribal spirit Identify future trends to build long-term success Jensen and Aaltonen's razor-sharp predictions offer a much-needed headsup--and a major head-start--for your future success. You'll explore revolutionary ways in which the individual's role will shift from consumer to creator--much like it did during the European Renaissance. You'll find out why learning will become the world's largest industry and how services will become the twenty-first century's biggest growth market. You'll see a powerful shift in the concept of ownership, the role of employees within a company, and the role of companies in society. Most important, you'll be able to turn these fascinating predictions into real-world opportunities for decades to come. In The Renaissance Society, everybody matters. Each and every one of us has the power to reshape the future of our companies. To reignite the passion of our communities. And to restore our faith in ourselves, our dreams, and our limitless potential for growth. PRAISE FOR THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY "Jensen and Aaltonen have created a captivating portrait of tomorrow, one that inspires us to think of alternatives. Decision makers in all fields will find that this book provides powerful reasons to question their grasp of the present." -- Riel Miller, Foresight Director, UNESCO "Mika and Rolf inspire our thinking and action with a book based on solid theory--and their vast experience working with leading international companies. It is a valuable reference for leaders in both business and politics." -- DR. STEFAN BERGHEIM, DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR SOCIETAL PROGRESS, GERMANY "The Renaissance Society is a fascinating and highly readable guide to the future and the possibilities it holds. These are hard times for many people but this book helps to lift our sights and see the scope now emerging for a step change in human achievement." -- Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Arts

Our Family Book of Days

Author : Kathleen Finley
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1610977734
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Our Family Book of Days written by Kathleen Finley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Business America

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Business America written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes articles on international business opportunities.

Luxury Arts of the Renaissance

Author : Marina Belozerskaya
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892367857
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book Luxury Arts of the Renaissance written by Marina Belozerskaya and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today we associate the Renaissance with painting, sculpture, and architecture—the “major” arts. Yet contemporaries often held the “minor” arts—gem-studded goldwork, richly embellished armor, splendid tapestries and embroideries, music, and ephemeral multi-media spectacles—in much higher esteem. Isabella d’Este, Marchesa of Mantua, was typical of the Italian nobility: she bequeathed to her children precious stone vases mounted in gold, engraved gems, ivories, and antique bronzes and marbles; her favorite ladies-in-waiting, by contrast, received mere paintings. Renaissance patrons and observers extolled finely wrought luxury artifacts for their exquisite craftsmanship and the symbolic capital of their components; paintings and sculptures in modest materials, although discussed by some literati, were of lesser consequence. This book endeavors to return to the mainstream material long marginalized as a result of historical and ideological biases of the intervening centuries. The author analyzes how luxury arts went from being lofty markers of ascendancy and discernment in the Renaissance to being dismissed as “decorative” or “minor” arts—extravagant trinkets of the rich unworthy of the status of Art. Then, by re-examining the objects themselves and their uses in their day, she shows how sumptuous creations constructed the world and taste of Renaissance women and men.

Board of Contract Appeals Decisions

Author : United States. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1630 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Board of Contract Appeals Decisions written by United States. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 1630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: