Jacob Burckhardt

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Jacob Burckhardt was a European historian and critic of the nineteenth century who is commonly referred to as the world's first cultural historian. He believed that historical writings should describe the spirit, forms of expression, people, and setting of a particular era. He viewed the Italian Renaissance as the world's finest period of culture and chose it as the subject of his most well-known work, "The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy". At the time of its publication it was the most influential interpretation of the Italian Renaissance ever written due to its expansive look into the opulent culture and artistic movements which were created during that time. In the work, Burckhardt seeks to compare the Renaissance with other important eras in order to show how the Italians rose above those cultures. The text, however, is not so much "scientific" as it is opinionated, which has earned it a reputation for being wholly biased. Still, Burckhardt is able to weave together a masterful narrative which creates a holistic story for the Renaissance and its influence on Western Civilization. This edition follows the translation of S. G. C. Middlemore.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neeland Media LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781420979541
• Artikelnr.: 63125819

Autorenporträt

Carl Jacob Christoph Burckhardt was born on May 25, 1818, in Basel, Switzerland, and passed away on August 8, 1897, in the same city. A Swiss historian of art and culture, Burckhardt made significant contributions to the development of cultural history. His most famous work, The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (1860), is regarded as a pioneering effort in the study of the Renaissance period, focusing not only on the artistic achievements but also on the social institutions that shaped daily life. Burckhardt's approach was revolutionary in that it treated a historical period in its entirety, considering the interplay of art, politics, culture, and social systems. He is considered one of the founding figures of cultural history and was instrumental in shaping the way historians examine the past. Burckhardt's academic journey included studying at the University of Bonn, and he later worked at the University of Basel and the Federal Polytechnic School. His work continues to influence the fields of art history and cultural studies.