The Development of Cities in Northern and Central Italy During the Renaissance

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Synopsis

Originally published in 2019, this book provides a comprehensive account of a formative historical period, uniquely describing Renaissance architecture as the physical manifestation of political and economic change. The book illustrates how shifts in architectural style and design were paralleled with Northern and Central Italy’s external and internal conflicts, the evolution of urban and regional government, and economic and demographic growth. Covering the full extent of the Renaissance period, Balchin charts the era’s medieval roots and its transformation into Mannerist and Baroque tendencies. He demonstrates how developments in architecture and planning were inextricably linked to political and economic power, and how these relationships shifted from city to city over time.

Book details

Series:
Routledge Revivals
Author:
Paul N. Balchin
ISBN:
9781000550788
Related ISBNs:
9781003271901, 9781032222790, 9781032222172
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
454
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-02-20
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
Paul N. Balchin. 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Sociology