The era known as the Renaissance began approximately around the beginning of the fifteenth century. The philosophy behind the whole movement is one of "rebirth" or the re-establishing of ancient classical culture. Following the collapse of the Roman civilization, much of Europe fell into decline,...

Donatello (1386-1466) was a master of sculpture in bronze and marble and is considered one of the greatest Italian Renaissance artists of his time. There is much more to know about him, though then the name alone. He created some of the greatest works of art, not only in the Italian Renaissance bu...

Irvine Stone's novel "The Agony and the Ecstasy" captures the life and work of the artist, Michelangelo. Within the biographical novel are themes that signify the artist's talent and expression by the form of his masterpieces as well as his life experience. Such themes as Transcendence/Permanenc...