Europæisk historie: renæssancen

Contained within this volume is a detailed treatise on fresco painting, compiled from lectures given at the Society of British Artists between 1838 and 1840. Fresco refers to a technique of painting murals on newly wet lime plaster. With a history dating back to 30,000 BC, the mural is one of the most ancient art forms on the planet. The word refers to any piece of painted artwork on a ceiling, wall, or other permanent surface. Often, the physical features of the surface or architectural structure are used and incorporated into the artwork itself. This illustrated volume explores the fascinating history and evolution of mural and fresco painting, offering useful and practical information on producing them, materials, viable surfaces, and much more. Contents include: "On the Rise and Progress of Art Among the Greeks, and the Introduction of Fresco and Encaustic Painting", "On the Rise and Progress of Art Among the Italians, and of Fresco Painting in Particular", "On Fresco for Mural Decoration", "On Encaustic and Mural Decoration", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Proceedings Of The West Virginia Historical Society (Volume I) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

For centuries, bird guano has played a pivotal role in the agricultural and economic development of Latin America, East Asia and Oceania. As their populations ballooned during the Industrial Revolution, North American and European powers came to depend on this unique resource as well, helping them meet their ever-increasing farming needs. This book explores how the production and commodification of guano has shaped the modern Pacific Basin and the world's relationship to the region. Marrying traditional methods of historical analysis with a broad interdisciplinary approach, Gregory T. Cushman casts this once little-known commodity as an engine of Western industrialization, offering new insight into uniquely modern developments such as environmental consciousness and conservation movements; the ascendance of science, technology and expertise; international relations; and world war.

This book is a full and complete transcription of the first of four volumes of guitar music published by Guillaume Morlaye in 1552, "Le Premier Livre de Chansons, Gaillardes, Pavannes, Bransles, Almandes, Fantaisies". These pieces reflected the style, esthetic, and complexity of contemporary French court music, including songs and choral works. Guillaume de Morlaye (c. 1510-c. 1558) was a true Renaissance man. We know him primarily as a lutenist, composer, music teacher and music publisher. He also was very active as a merchant, he also was involved in art engraving and even invested in shipping. It was because of this last that a number of biographers mention his "involvement with the slave trade", as one of the ships was carrying slaves. He lived in Paris, and studied with the very highly regarded Italian lutenist, Albert de Rippe (Alberto da Rippa), who also lived and worked in Paris. In 1552 Morlaye received a ten year license to publish music from Henri II, and between 1553 and 1558 published four lute collections in cooperation with Michel Fezandat and six lute collections compiled by de Rippe. He also published four books of what appear to be his own four-course Renaissance guitar compositions from 1552-53; the last has a number of pieces for the cistre, another plucked instrument about which little is known. (Some of the works may have been copied from other sources; however, at this time it is not altogether clear who copied from whom.) The pieces in this volume fall into three categories: fantasies, somewhat simplified instances of the most advanced lute music; dances, including pavanes, gaillardes, bransles, and other dance forms; and arrangements of polyphonic compositions by some of the great vocal composers of the day, including Pierre Certon, Pierre Sandrin, Josquin des Prés, Clément Janequin and Claudin de Sermisy. Along with his own works, he included works by other guitarists and lutenists, including de Rippe and Simon Gorlier. So Morlaye acted as composer, arranger, editor and publisher for the volumes of music he put out. Each book in this series presents complete volumes of music that appeared in Renaissance times. They will include pieces from the many French publications, but also some from the Spanish and Italian literature. The series goal is to give contemporary readers a chance to enjoy these works complete, in their original setting, and at the same time provide you with the most readable edition.

The Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna holds a unique collection of Italian maiolica from the fifteenth to the eighteenthcentury, which is now being published almost in its entirety for the very first time. Maiolica tableware, Italy's luxury export,spread to the courts of northern Europe from the early sixteenth century. Today, the MAK's holdings from former imperial, ecclesiastical, aristocratic, and private ownership enter into a dialogue with maiolica from well-known Austrian and Central European collections. Timothy Wilson, professor emeritus at Balliol College Oxford and former Keeper of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, and Rainald Franz, curator at MAK, together with other experts provide an extensive insight into the development of maiolica in its cultural and historical context. Thus a scholarly exploration of one of the best collections of maiolica in the world has thus now been scientifically examined for the very first time.

Discover the captivating story of Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I in this remarkable book authored by Tracy Borman. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. on the 18th of May, 2023, this historical narrative delves into the lives of two of England's most influential women. Borman, a renowned historian, masterfully captures the essence of the Tudor era and brings to life the complex relationship between Anne Boleyn, the ill-fated second wife of Henry VIII, and her daughter, Elizabeth I, who would later become one of England's greatest monarchs. This book is a must-read for all history buffs and those interested in the intricate dynamics of royal courts. Dive into this mesmerizing tale and get lost in the annals of England's rich history. This book, a gem in historical literature, is proudly published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd.

The Renaissance of Motherhood is a book written by Ellen Key and first published in 1914. The book explores the role of motherhood in society during the Renaissance period and compares it to the modern era. Key argues that motherhood has been devalued in modern society and that women have lost touch with their natural maternal instincts. She advocates for a return to the Renaissance model of motherhood, which she sees as a more natural and fulfilling role for women. Key also discusses the importance of education for mothers and children, and the need for society to support and value motherhood. The book is considered a classic in feminist literature and has had a significant impact on the modern feminist movement.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.

""Europe in Renaissance and Reformation, 1453-1659"" is a historical book written by Mary A. Hollings. The book covers the period from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the end of the Thirty Years' War in 1659. The author explores the cultural, political, social, and religious changes that took place during this period, including the rise of humanism, the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and the scientific revolution. The book also examines the impact of these changes on the art, literature, and architecture of the time. The author provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the events and ideas that shaped Europe during this crucial period in its history. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Europe during the Renaissance and Reformation.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.

Renaissance: Melodrama (1894) is a literary work written by Holger Drachmann. The book is set in the Renaissance era and follows the story of a young man named Francesco, who is a painter. Francesco falls in love with a beautiful woman named Bianca, who is already married to a wealthy man. Despite this, the two continue their affair, leading to a series of dramatic events that ultimately result in tragedy.The book is written in the style of a melodrama, with exaggerated emotions and dramatic plot twists. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle between passion and duty. Through the character of Francesco, the book also explores the role of art in society and the tension between artistic expression and societal expectations.Overall, Renaissance: Melodrama is a gripping tale of forbidden love and the consequences that come with following one's heart. It is a classic work of literature that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.

1599 was an epochal year for Shakespeare and EnglandShakespeare wrote four of his most famous plays: Henry the Fifth, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, and, most remarkably, Hamlet; Elizabethans sent off an army to crush an Irish rebellion, weathered an Armada threat from Spain, gambled on a fledgling East India Company, and waited to see who would succeed their aging and childless queen.James Shapiro illuminates both Shakespeare's staggering achievement and what Elizabethans experienced in the course of 1599, bringing together the news and the intrigue of the times with a wonderful evocation of how Shakespeare worked as an actor, businessman, and playwright. The result is an exceptionally immediate and gripping account of an inspiring moment in history.

Francine Prose's life of Caravaggio evokes the genius of this great artist through a brilliant reading of his paintings. Caravaggio defied the aesthetic conventions of his time; his use of ordinary people, realistically portrayed?street boys, prostitutes, the poor, the aged?was a profound and revolutionary innovation that left its mark on generations of artists. His insistence on painting from nature, on rendering the emotional truth of experience, whether religious or secular, makes him an artist who speaks across the centuries to our own time.Born in 1571 near Milan, Michelangelo Merisi (da Caravaggio) moved to Rome when he was twenty-one years old. He became a brilliant and successful artist, protected by the influential Cardinal del Monte and other patrons. But he was also a man of the streets who couldn't seem to free himself from its brawls and vendettas. In 1606 he fled Rome, apparently after killing another man in a dispute. He spent his last years in exile, in Naples, Malta, and Sicily, at once celebrated for his art and tormented by his enemies. Through it all, he produced masterpieces of astonishing complexity and power. Eventually he received a pardon from the Pope, only to die, in mysterious circumstances, on the way back to Rome in 1610.Francine Prose presents the brief but tumultuous life of one of the greatest of all painters with passion and acute sensitivity.

The edition complements the material contained in REED Cambridge (UTP, 1988), and allows scholars to better understand academic drama in its local and collegiate contexts and to compare and contrast the nature of academic drama in both cities.

Comprising images both sacred and secular, this modestly priced collection of works by the master of woodcut designs features 94 black-and-white illustrations with brief captions that include titles and dates.