Art and Culture of the Renaissance World

by Lauren Murphy

Book Overview

This book helps children understand the past through paintings, murals, sculpture, architecture, and everyday objects, much of it originally designed for placating the gods, bringing a successful harvest, observing traditions and rites, or increasing an individual's social standing. The book is divided into thematic chapters such as how people lived, worked, socialized, fought wars, worshipped, and made new discoveries and conquests. Intriguing sidebars...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615328890
• ISBN13: 9781615328895
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8