The Renaissance and the Discovery of the Modern World

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The Renaissance and the Discovery of the Modern World Author: Lawrence V. Ryan (Atha Professor of English, Emeritus, Stanford University) Format: Audio Download Audio Length: 50 min. Rating: Price: $6.95       Publisher's Summary: Gain new insight into the Renaissance and its effect on modern times with this fascinating lecture. Professor Ryan illustrates the 3 major themes of the period: the rediscovery of classical ideals in art, architecture, and literature, the rebirth of these ideals in new forms, and the discovery of the Americas. He also discusses how these 3 interconnected trends helped to shape our culture. Through it all runs the Renaissance notion of "humanism" - the study of how to make better human beings.

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