The Renaissance In Venice: Arts And Letters (1907) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161988888)

The Renaissance in Venice: Arts and Letters is a book written by Pompeo Molmenti and published in 1907. The book explores the cultural and artistic developments that took place in Venice during the Renaissance period. Molmenti examines the city's architecture, painting, sculpture, and literature, providing a comprehensive overview of the artistic and cultural achievements of the Venetian Renaissance.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Venetian culture during the Renaissance. Molmenti begins by discussing the political and social climate of Venice during this period, highlighting the city's unique position as a wealthy and powerful maritime republic.He then goes on to examine the architecture of Venice, discussing the city's famous churches, palaces, and public buildings. Molmenti also explores the work of Venetian painters such as Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese, whose works are considered some of the most important of the Renaissance period.In addition to the visual arts, the book also covers literature, music, and theater, providing a comprehensive overview of the cultural achievements of Venice during the Renaissance. Molmenti's writing is insightful and engaging, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Venice or the Renaissance more broadly.Overall, The Renaissance in Venice: Arts and Letters is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important periods in the history of Venetian culture and art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ernesto P. Molmenti
ISBN-10: 1161988882
ISBN-13: 9781161988888
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d