See how Petrarch's return to Greek and Roman authors broke with the Middle Ages and sparked the Renaissance
The intellectual and artistic climate of Florence during the 14th and 15th centuries is illustrated through its contrasts with the daily lives of contemporary Florentines. This 1971 video is a production of Encyclopædia Britannica Educational Corporation.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.An overview of Renaissance architecture.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Degas' interest in painting ballerinas speaks to his love of classic beauty.
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Great Museums Television (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Learn about the role of the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota; from the documentary Creative Catalyst: The Walker Art Center.
