In Search of Florentine Civic Humanism, Volume 2

Focusing on the intersection of art and humanistic thought, this two-volume collection features eighteen essays by Hans Baron, many revised or previously unpublished. It complements his influential work on the Italian Renaissance, emphasizing the significant development of modern humanistic ideas in early Renaissance Florence. The essays argue that this intellectual revolution occurred alongside artistic advancements, challenging commonly held assumptions. This publication marks a significant scholarly contribution, reinforcing Baron's vision of civic Humanism.