This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.

One page chronology of important events in Dante's life.

The Art Museum at Princeton University has a permanent collection ranging over time from ancient to contemporary and from the Mediterranean to Western Europe, China, Latin America and the U.S. Greek and Roman antiquities and Roman...

This site gives a comparison of Italian Renaissance literary artists, including drama. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

16th Century Violin, made in Italy.

16th Century Double Virginal, made in Flanders.

15th Century Mandora or Chitarino, made in Italy

16th Century Spinetta, made in Italy.

16th Century Cornetto in A, made in Germany.

16th Century Regal, a keyboard instrument made in Germany.

16th Century Lute, made in Germany; later turned into a guitar.

6 colorful images from Raphael. Click on each to find a brief explanation and analysis as well as details from the painting.

A brief biography and a list of the works written by Harlem Renaissance author, Arna Bontemps.

This site includes the author's credits as an editor and playwright, a biography, and links to three of his books.

The Library of Congress has over 200 original dance manuals from 1490 to 1920. This resource includes essays and treatises on etiquette, dance theory and history, theatrical dance, music for the dance, and more.

A site with many links to information about all aspects of life in Elizabethan England, including food, games, religion, occupations, London, fashion, children, pastimes, names, education, and maps.

A media-rich examination of Leonardo's work that includes a timeline of the artist's life, animations of his drawings that attempt to unlock something of the genius in his thinking, up-close details from his notebooks, thematic looks at...

This museum is one of many under the umbrella of Rome City Council. It is also the oldest public museum in the world, having been established in 1471. Throughout the site, there is extensive information about its history and collections,...

A look at Jacob Lawrence and his art, and instructions on how to make your own tempera paints and "paint your own story," using Lawrence's work as inspiration.

The Cincinnati Art Museum (Cincinnati, Ohio), offers a comprehensive website exploring its current exhibitions as well as searching their collection database. Other content includes virtual tours, museum history, and teacher guides with...

This website contains information about the Book of Hours: a private prayer book, liturgies or calendar. "In Books of Hours are preserved some of the finest works of medieval art." Seven Book of Hours with descriptions are shown. Though...

An interesting page with some brief biographical information on Josquin des Prez (1440-1521 CE) and analyses of some of his music.

What do you know about Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet?" Explore this informative resource filled with links to lesson plans and activities.

Illustrated series of short essays discusses the food and drink of sixteenth-century England, including its production, perceived health benefits, and Christmas fare.