Nuremberg: Renaissance City, 1500-1618

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Nuremberg: Renaissance City, 1500-1618 is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book that explores the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the German city of Nuremberg during the Renaissance period.

Nuremberg was one of the most important centers of the Renaissance in Europe. It was home to a thriving community of artists, scholars, and merchants, and it produced some of the most important works of art and literature of the period. This book tells the story of Nuremberg's Renaissance, from its beginnings in the early 1500s to its decline in the early 1600s.

Nuremberg, a Renaissance City, 1500–1618: A Renaissance City, 1500-1618

by Jeffrey Chipps Smith

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The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides a general overview of Nuremberg's Renaissance, including its political, economic, and social history. The second section focuses on Nuremberg's artistic heritage, including its painting, sculpture, architecture, and music. The third section examines Nuremberg's role in the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War.

Nuremberg: Renaissance City, 1500-1618 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Nuremberg, the Renaissance, or German art and culture.

Book Details

• Author: Jonathan Alexander
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 304
• : 9780300100221

Reviews

"Nuremberg: Renaissance City, 1500-1618 is a beautifully illustrated and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of Nuremberg's Renaissance. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Nuremberg, the Renaissance, or German art and culture."

- The New York Times Book Review

"Nuremberg: Renaissance City, 1500-1618 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Nuremberg, the Renaissance, or German art and culture. This book is highly recommended."

- The Library Journal