Architecture of the Renaissance (New Horizons) - Renaissance Art History Book for Students & Enthusiasts - Perfect for Home Decor & Gift Giving

In early 15th-century Florence an idea took root that was to change art and society for ever: the revival of classical Rome, its values, its culture and its architecture. Abruptly rejecting the Gothic style of the Middle Ages, European architects eagerly adopted a new set of principles to create some of the most wonderful buildings of all time.