Development of Cities in Northern and Central Italy

Name: Development of Cities in Northern and Central Italy
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Development of Cities in Northern and Central ItalyDuring the Renaissance\nAuthor(s): Paul N. Balchin\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032222172, 978-1032222172\nSynopsis\nOriginally published in 2019, this book provides a comprehensive account of a formative historical period, uniquely describing Renaissance architecture as the physical manifestation of political and economic change. The book illustrates how shifts in architectural style and design were paralleled with Northern and Central Italys external and internal conflicts, the evolution of urban and regional government, and economic and demographic growth. Covering the full extent of the Renaissance period, Balchin charts the eras medieval roots and its transformation into Mannerist and Baroque tendencies. He demonstrates how developments in architecture and planning were inextricably linked to political and economic power, and how these relationships .