Women in Italian Renaissance Art

Using letters, poems, and treatises, art historian Paola Tinagli examines how women were viewed and portrayed during the Italian Renaissance. The role of women as protagonists in painted narratives is explored in detail. All themes are closely linked to artistic problems and theory and to the social history of the period. 80 illus. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.