Topics in Renaissance Studies
The Galileo Project
Details the life of Galileo Galilei, and the contributions to science made by him and his contemporaries. The site
offers an account of Galileo's experiences during the Inquisition. (Rice University, Houston, TX)
Early Modern Europe: The Renaissance
Provides concise entries on Renaissance topics including art (materials, themes, techniques), Brunelleschi,
humanism, and the Cathedral of Florence. (Boise State University, Boise, ID)
Tudor History
Provides timelines and maps of Tudor England as well as information on the architecture, monarchs, and other
historic figures of the period. (The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX)
Brief History of Maps and Cartography
Provides a concise discussion of the significance of maps and several examples of maps from the Renaissance and
Modern eras. (Emporia State University, Emporia, KS)
Florence Guide
Explores the birthplace of the Renaissance with a chart of links to information on 17 monuments, 11 epochs, 28
personalities, and 15 categories of images. (MEGA, Florence, Italy)
Renaissance
Provides an overview of the art, exploration, and new ideas of the Renaissance era includes articles, links to
Internet sites on related topics, and hands-on activities. (Annenberg/CPB, Washington, DC)
Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
Provides a brief overview of the period with featured sections on Renaissance artists, political theories, religion, and
science. A timeline and art gallery are also available. (Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA)
Paracelsus and the Medical Revolution of the Renaissance
Provides a discussion of Paracelsus, the father of modern medicine, and how he exemplifies Renaissance
Humanism. (U.S. National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD)
Early Modern Italian Renaissance
Provides an online course with lecture notes, maps, a photo gallery, timelines, and links to relevant sites. Topics
include: The Idea of the Renaissance, The Backgrounds to the Italian Renaissance, Humanism, Renaissance NeoPlatonism, Pico della Mirandola, Niccoló Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Architecture, and Public Space. (Washington
State University, Pullman, WA)
Timeline of Art History: Europe, 1600-1800
Provides an interactive timeline for chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration. Site includes
representative art from the museum's collection, a chart of time periods, maps, historical overviews, and a list of
key events. The timeline Europe: 1400-1600 covers Renaissance Florence and central Italy, Renaissance Venice
and northern Italy, Rome and southern Italy, and the Low Countries. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY)
The Reformation
The Protestant Reformation
Presents a narrative overview and a concise list of challenges that led to the Protestant Reformation with links to
biographical information on Martin Luther and John Calvin and examples of their writings. (Steven Kreis, Wake
Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC)
An Overview of the Reformation
Examines the origins of the Reformation and provides scholarly articles on the legacy of the English Reformation.
Site also provides biographies of Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Mary I, and other historic
figures. (British Broadcasting Company, London, United Kingdom)
Martin Luther: The Reluctant Revolutionary
Provides background information on the Luther's role in the Reformation as well as short biographies of Charles V,
Frederick the Wise, and Leo X. Video clips of scholars discussing Martin Luther require the free plug-in Real Player.
(Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA)
Luther
Provides extensive information on Martin Luther's life and impact on the church. (Dr. Knox, Boise State University,
Boise, ID)
Images of Art: The Reformation Era
Includes biographical information on Durer, Holbein, Bruegel, and other prominent Reformation era artists with
links to images of their work. (Hanover College, Hanover, IN)
The Counter-Reformation
Provides detailed information on the Society of Jesus and the Council of Trent. A navigation menu is provided at
end of the page for further information on the Northern Renaissance, Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Protestant
England. (Washington State University, Pullman, WA)
Gateway Sites
Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Renaissance
Provides indexed web resources under the categories of humanism, artists, politics and politicians, and the arts of
civilization. The site is a good source for primary documents and literature resources. (Dr. Paul Halsall, Internet
History Sourcebooks Project, Fordham University, New York, NY)
Art History Resources: Renaissance Art
Provides links to 15th century Renaissance Art and 16th century Renaissance Art. The site index lists gateways to
other periods as well as "Museums and Galleries" and "Research Resources." (Sweet Briar College, Sweetbriar, VA)