The Renaissance of the Greek Ideal. With Illustrations and Diagrams

Title: The Renaissance of the Greek Ideal. With Illustrations and Diagrams                   
Author/s: Diana Watts 
Publisher: Heinemann 1914   
ISBN-13: N/A
Condition: Very good for its age. The book was awarded as a prize in 1928 by British actress Sybil Thorndike, and inscribed and dated in 1928 by her.  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. 
The book is slightly shelf worn and the corners are bumped. The covers are rubbed and there is damage to the head and foot of the spine. A well bound copy with clean text.       
Binding: Hardcover               
Pages: 143
Dimensions: 26 x 19.5 x 3.5cm.
SKU: AK0645
Price: R450.00