Images of the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili on display at the Huntington Library. Hypnerotomachia Poliphili is a beautifully illustrated and decorated work of considerable mystery. The text takes the form of an allegorical search by Polifilo for his lost mistress, Polia, but…
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Books, Events, Libraries
Renaissance City Views
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The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is hosting an exhibition entitled Renaissance City Views from Above and Afar. About the exhibition: Between 1572 and 1617, Georg Braun, editor, and Franz Hogenberg, engraver, produced the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, a multi-volume collection of…
Events
Celebrating the Spirit of the Renaissance
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The Lafayette College 11th biennial Roethke Humanities Festival will explore the theme of “The Renaissance Spirit” through art exhibits, musical performances, and discussions on various topics in early modern studies. Lafayette College is located in Easton, PA. More info about…