Burckhardt examina los hechos y las significaciones mayores de una etapa histórica de transición que, en sus dimensiones decisivas y medulares, habría de sellar el destino de todo el Occidente, que experimenta el poder imperial romano de Diocleciano a Constantino.
Para Jacob Burckhardt es en la Italia renacentista cuando y donde florecen tanto el individualismo como la competición por conquistar la fama, elementos que transformaron radicalmente la ciencia, las artes y la politica. Reconstruyendo la atmosfera de los estados italianos de Florencia, Venecia y Roma, y rastreando las vidas de personajes como Dante, Pico della Mirandola, Maquiavelo, Petrarca, Lorenzo el Magnifico, Cesar Borgia, Alejandro VI o Leon X, el celebre historiador suizo muestra el punto de partida del que llegara a ser el mundo moderno.
Jacob Burckhardts seminal work, "The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy," offers an intricate examination of the cultural, political, and social dynamics that characterized Italy during the Renaissance. Burckhardts literary style is both analytical and evocative, weaving historical narrative with profound philosophical insights. His work critically engages with the renaissance as a transformative period, highlighting themes such as individualism, secularism, and the reawakening of classical knowledge against the backdrop of a changing socio-political landscape. This book not only serves as a historical account but also as a cultural critique, setting a standard for Renaissance scholarship that resonates through subsequent academic discourse. Born in 19th-century Switzerland, Burckhardt was influenced by the intellectual movements of his time, including Romanticism and German idealism. His academic background in art history and his travel experiences in Italy endowed him with a unique perspective on the Renaissance. Burckhardts interpretations challenge prevailing historiographies and provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities that defined the era. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of art, culture, and history. Burckhardts rigorous scholarship and compelling narrative will not only enhance your appreciation for the Renaissance but also encourage critical reflections on the enduring legacy of this pivotal era in human civilization.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
In "The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy," Jacob Burckhardt presents a seminal exploration of the cultural, artistic, and intellectual revolution that marked the Italian Renaissance. Written with a distinctive narrative style that merges meticulous historical analysis with vivid, evocative prose, Burckhardt delves into the nuanced interplay between individuals and the epochs transformative zeitgeist. He deftly examines diverse themes such as humanism, the emergence of secularism, and the flourishing of the arts, situating Italy as a crucible of innovation and change during the 14th to 16th centuries. Jacob Burckhardt, a Swiss historian whose scholarship is steeped in the philosophy of history, was profoundly influenced by the cultural dynamics of his own era. Living in the 19th century, Burckhardt sought to understand how the Renaissance laid the foundation for modernity, reflecting on how individual expression and civic engagement shaped society. His background in classical studies and art history provided him with a unique lens through which to scrutinize the profound intellectual departures of the Renaissance period. This text is indispensable for readers interested in art history, cultural studies, and the evolution of Western thought. Burckhardts insights remain relevant, as they invite contemporary audiences to reflect on the complexities and legacies of Renaissance civilization. Engaging and illuminating, Burckhardts work is a timeless guide that bridges past and present.
Pioneering art historian Jacob Burckhardt saw the Italian Renaissance as no less than the beginning of the modern world. In this hugely influential work he argues that the Renaissance''s creativity, competitiveness, dynasties, great city-states and even its vicious rulers sowed the seeds of a new era.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves
"The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy" from 1860 is a work on the Italian Renaissance by Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt. Together with his "History of the Renaissance in Italy," it is counted among the classics of Renaissance historiography.
La cultura del Renacimiento en Italia, del eminente historiador suizo Jacob Burckhardt, tiene todo el renombre de una auténtica obra clásica. Cuando apareció en 1960, resultó revolucionaria: nunca se habia intentado una descripcion tan completa de una epoca de nuestra civilizacion.Posteriormente se han escrito trabajos de mayor extension, pero no ha sido posible superar la profunda vision de este autor.
En estos nuestros tiempos que, a diario, se proclaman “históricos”, ¿no faltará acaso justamente ese pensamiento histórico que sí tuvieron las sociedades de otros siglos?“La conciencia del cambio –o
Un clásico innegable de la historiografía contemporánea sobre el Renacimiento italiano y el paso de lo medieval a lo moderno. Temas clásicos hoy como la consideración renacentista de la Antigüedad o
En estos Escritos sobre Schiller se han reunido, traducido, anotado, y comentado tres textos fundamentales de Goethe, Humboldt y Burckhardt sobre el gran poeta alemán, así como una Breve antología lírica como complemento de su trabajo de multiple acercamiento a su obra.
Quizá no sea del todo casual haber encontrado este relato (en su edición de Munich en 1945, publicado con licencia del Control de Información del Gobierno Militar de la zona de ocupación americana en Alemania) en una libreria de viejo -puesto que su minima accion transcurre en una de ellas- ni que aparezca ahora en español, cuando se discute la idea de Europa, puesto que la conversacion de la que habla -en un Paris pacifico entre dos guerras mundiales, es decir, en el centro de ese arte despierto y refinado, sagaz y ligero, de Luis XIII a Proust, que es la civil conversacion- gira en torno al poder mediador de la literatura mas alla de su instalacion nacional, asi como sobre sus limitaciones.
Aunque la época moderna ha encontrado acentos nuevos en las obras y en el espíritu de Burckhardt: ha descubierto su pesimismo sorprendente sobre el porvenir de una Europa tan suya; ha descubierto su vision profetica de los terribles simplificadores, que las ultimas generaciones han conocido demasiado bien; ha quedado sorprendida con sus agudas consideraciones sobre la historia universal, el historiador suizo sigue siendo en nuestros dias lo que fuera esencialmente para sus contemporaneos: el historiador del Renacimiento y el ''''Ciceron'''' en el mundo de las obras de arte de Italia. Por eso se le continua frecuentando, fundamentalmente, pese a que los especialistas le conocen tambien como estudioso de la epoca constantina y como autor de una muy discutida historia de la civilizacion griega.
