Byzantines in Renaissance Italy
Learn more about the Byzantines move to Italy and the role they played during the Renaissance.

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
by Jacob Burckhardt His work includes the topics: The State as a Work of Art, The Development of the Individual, The Revival of Antiquity, The Discovery of the World and of Man, Society and Festivals, and Morality and Religion.

The Early Renaissance in Florence
Take a virtual tour through the National Gallery of Art to view these paintings from the 15th century. This also includes an overview of the time period.

I Am The First Successful Woman Artist Of The Renaissance Italiansrus.com
Her courage to break from tradition allowed her to attain international fame and it opened the door for future women artists to learn and explore the art of painting.

Italian Renaissance Ceramics
The National Gallery of Art has put together a virtual display of 27 beautiful pieces from various Italian artists.

Renaissance Italiansrus.com
By the term Renaissance is generally understood the vast intellectual movement of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. This movement manifested itself first in Italy, afterwards successively in the other countries of Western Europe. It was marked by a wider and deeper knowledge of Greco-Roman antiquity, and a passionate love for its literature and art.

Renaissance
This includes hands on activities to help you learn more about this period. I particularly liked pretending I was a spice trader traveling throughout the world.

Renaissance and the Signorie
Get a brief overview on the developments in trade and industry and the origins of the modern state.

Renaissance Architecture
Select from a list of buildings to get a description, photo and general information.

Rome Reborn
An introduction to how Rome came back to life during the Renaissance.

WebMuseum: La Renaissance: Italy
A look at the Renaissance in Italy plus biographies of the major artists during this period.

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RomeGiftShop
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Italian Charms
Huge selection of Italian charms and jewelry.

Italian Children's Market
Discover unique products that introduce the Italian language and culture to children.

Legend of La Befana
The perfect gift for young or old: a heart-warming DVD to see, hear and read in English AND Italian.

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