JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Companion to the Global Renaissance: Literature and Culture in the Era of Expansion, 1500–1700.

  • Published In: Renaissance Studies, 2024, v. 38, n. 2. P. 296 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Al‐Azami, Lubaaba 3 of 3

Abstract

Jyotsna Singh's book, "A Companion to the Global Renaissance," challenges the traditional Eurocentric view of the Renaissance as a revival of European art and culture in 15th century Italy. The second edition expands on this perspective by including contributions that focus on regions such as Europe, the Islamic empires, the Far East, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean. The book also highlights the importance of lyric poetry in understanding the global Renaissance. While the collection is praised for its expanded geography and diverse perspectives, some argue that a more radical approach is needed to fully decenter Western European culture and scholarship. Overall, the book offers valuable insights into the Renaissance beyond Italy and Europe. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Renaissance Studies. 2024/04, Vol. 38, Issue 2, p296
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0269-1213
  • DOI:10.1111/rest.12851
  • Accession Number:176105304
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