The Humanistic Tradition: European Renaissance, the Reformation, and Global Encounter

by Gloria K. Fiero

The explosion of creativity that marked the European Renaissance provoked an unprecedented age of exploration and of cross-cultural encounter. From the depths of the Black Plague to the heights of Shakespeare's sonnets, book three of The Humanistic Tradition provides an exciting portrait of this period. In a compelling counterpoint to her description of the Renaissance, Fiero devotes a section to the cultures that came into increasing contact with the burgeoning West - the kingdoms of West Africa and the societies of North, Central, and South America.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Textbooks, Humanities, Renaissance, Collections, Art

162 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[Tisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read these for my Art Appreciation class is College and have since gone back many times to review in more depth since than. Great summary of art history during specific time periods.