Florence: Its History - The Medici - The Humanists - Letters - Arts

Yriarte, Charles

Published by Henry T. Coates, Philadelphia, 1897

New revised edition by Maria Hornor Lansdale. Wine-red cloth with intricate spine and front decorations in gilt; Top edge gilt; 8.25 inches tall; 476 pages with an index; Folded color map attached at the rear; 30 red-captioned tissue-guarded30 photogravure plates; and a genealogical table of the Medici family . The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. Yriarte's richly illustrated and meticulously researched volume offers a comprehensive exploration of Florence's cultural and intellectual legacy during the Renaissance, exploring the political and cultural evolution of Florence, emphasizing the pivotal role of the Medici family in shaping the city's destiny. The Medici's patronage of the arts and their influence over Florentine politics are examined in detail, highlighting figures such as Cosimo de' Medici, who used his wealth to support artists like Donatello and Brunelleschi, and Lorenzo de' Medici, known as "Lorenzo the Magnificent," whose court became a hub for poets, philosophers, and artists. The book also explores the rise of humanism in Florence, focusing on intellectuals like Leonardo Bruni, who translated Greek philosophical works into Latin and contributed to the development of Renaissance political thought. Yriarte's work is enriched with numerous illustrations, including aquatint photogravures and a fold-out map of Florence, providing visual context to the historical and artistic discussions. Subjects: Florence, Medici Family, Humanism, Renaissance Art, Intellectual History, Art History, Cultural History, Renaissance Studies. Seller Inventory # 20511

Bibliographic Details

Title: Florence: Its History - The Medici - The ...
Publisher: Henry T. Coates, Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1897
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Edition: Revised edition.