Bibliograph

The ugly Renaissance, sex, greed, violence and depravity in an age of beauty, Alexander Lee

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The ugly Renaissance, sex, greed, violence and depravity in an age of beauty, Alexander Lee

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 360-414) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsplatesgenealogical tables

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The ugly Renaissance

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

842307505

Responsibility statement

Alexander Lee

Sub title

sex, greed, violence and depravity in an age of beauty

Summary

Renowned as a period of cultural rebirth and artistic innovation, the Renaissance is cloaked in a unique aura of beauty and brilliance. Its very name conjures up awe-inspiring images of an age of lofty ideals in which life imitated the fantastic artworks for which it has become famous. But behind the vast explosion of new art and culture lurked a seamy, vicious world of power politics, perversity, and corruption that has more in common with the present day than anyone dares to admit. In this lively and meticulously researched portrait, Renaissance scholar Alexander Lee illuminates the dark and titillating contradictions that were hidden beneath the surface of the best-known artworks of the Renaissance

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Between heaven and earth -- The world of the Renaissance artist -- Michelangelo's nose -- In Peter's shadow -- What David saw -- The workshop of the world -- Michelangelo in love -- The world of the Renaissance patron -- The art of power -- The men with the Midas touch -- Mercenaries and madmen -- The unholy city -- The Renaissance and the world -- Filippo and the pirates -- Salomone's crime -- The rising crescent -- Of human bondage -- Brave new worlds

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