Burke, Peter
Play in Renaissance Italy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509543434
- author:
- Burke, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Renaissance witnessed a flourishing of play in all its forms. From comic verse to practical jokes, and from acting to acrobatics, this period saw a wide range of playful activities. In "Play in Renaissance Italy", Peter Burke synthesises over forty years' research to explore the various forms of play during this time. Burke examines how the Church's role in determining acceptable and unacceptable forms of play led to a taming of the early Renaissance's licentiousness, and reveals much about the culture of Renaissance Italy. This study offers an overview that illuminates an essential element in human life, shedding light on the many connections between different domains of play. By exploring the various forms of play in Renaissance Italy, Burke provides a unique insight into this period of history, making "Play in Renaissance Italy" a fascinating read for anyone interested in the culture and society of 16th-century Italy.
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