The Renaissance Of The Greek Ideal (1914) Hardback - 2010

The Renaissance of the Greek Ideal is a book written by Diana Watts in 1914. It is a comprehensive study of the influence of ancient Greek culture on the Renaissance period. The book explores the ways in which Greek ideals, philosophy, and art were revived and celebrated during the Renaissance, and how they shaped the cultural and intellectual landscape of Europe at the time.The author examines the works of prominent Renaissance figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, among others, and shows how they were inspired by Greek art and philosophy. The book also discusses the impact of Greek literature and philosophy on the development of humanism, a key intellectual movement of the Renaissance.Through detailed analysis of art and literature, the author highlights the ways in which the Renaissance was a period of rediscovery and renewal of ancient Greek culture. The book is an important contribution to the study of the Renaissance period, and provides a fascinating insight into the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture on Western civilization.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.