Behind the Fig Leaf: Art History for the Rest of Us!

By Patty Civalleri and Patty Civalleri Long Beach

Zoom in on the key people and events that gave birth to the Renaissance Era. Get to know their obstacles and backstories, their loves, losses, and victories. Above all, understand their art and the driving forces behind it. How did the little walled-in town of Florence give rise to this massive swell of geniuses that together became the thundering voice that dragged Western Europe out of the Dark Ages and into the light? How was it possible that the 1,000-year medieval Dark Ages could have changed so radically simply because of art? With nearly 500 images, tales, humorous anecdotes, and thoroughly-researched history, Italy expert and author Patty Civalleri treats you to one of the most delightfully fun and easy reads you will enjoy for years to come. The Take-Away: You will be among the smartest people in the room when it comes to Renaissance Art History Secret: You didn't have to work hard for the bragging rights.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0998192686
• ISBN13: 9780998192680
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: 1-Take, LLC
• Length: 282 Pages