Renaissance - Its Beginnings In Italy

Duration: 26

Genre: Educational

Creator: Encyclopedia Britanica Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Photographed in Italy and France. Shows the achievements of the Renaissance by paintings, sculpture and architecture of the period., Presents examples of Florentine painting, sculpture, and architecture revealing the awakening of the Renaissance spirit. Discusses the rebirth of interest in classical science and art.

Complete Record: Photographed in Italy and France. Shows the achievements of the Renaissance by paintings, sculpture and architecture of the period., Presents background material leading to the Renaissance, sometimes known as the discovery of the world and of man. Shows how Italy took the lead in reviving the art, poetry, and philosophy of ancient Greece. Depicts three important events which marked the gradual awakening of the Renaissance--the erection of a beautiful church by unknown Florentine masons, the work of a Florentine artist, and the many contributions made by Michaelangelo., Presents examples of Florentine painting, sculpture, and architecture revealing the awakening of the Renaissance spirit. Discusses the rebirth of interest in classical science and art., Presents examples of Florentine painting, sculpture, and architecture revealing the awakening of the Renaissance spirit. Discusses the rebirth of interest in classical science and art.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.