Renaissance Architecture

Renaissance Architecture
Definition and resources for Renaissance architecture in Italy and Europe, from 1400 to 1600.

The Renaissance
The Renaissance (a word which literally means "born anew") is a name we've given to a period in Western history during which the arts were revived. Your Guide to Art History offers this overview of the period with links and resources.

Italian Renaissance: Andrea Palladio
From your Guide, life of the Renaissance architect, with facts, photos, and resources.

French Renaissance: The Louvre
From your Guide, facts and photos for the Renaissance palace, which is now an art museum.

French Renaissance: The Louvre
Home page for the museum includes a detailed virtual tour.

15th Century France: Half-Timbered Houses
Fifteenth century houses in France. Photos from the Digital Archives at Boston College.