The great turning point of Western civilization that we call the Renaissance marked the emergence of the modern world from the Dark Ages. This ingenious, profus

A lavishly illustrated survey of Renaissance art features coverage of numerous masterpieces as well as less-familiar works while providing background informatio

Review: "Conceived and produced in association with the Renaissance society of America, this work presents a panoramic view of the cultural movement and the per

During the Middle Ages, the nations of Europe forged new identities that moved them away from the lost glory of the Roman Empire into their own ethnicity. The e

Art history need not be dry or dull, as O'Reilly's book shows. Featuring 90 full-color photos of many of the masterpieces of the movement, the book delves into