The Dawn of the French Renaissance

Originally published in 1918, this book contains a comprehensive history of the root causes and the products of the Renaissance in France. Tilley covers topics such as changes in education, sculpture, painting and architecture with many vintage photographs illustrating important pieces and buildings, including several that were destroyed in WWI. This thoroughly researched book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of French art.

Part I. France and Italy: 1. The Italian renaissance; 2. Premonitions of the French renaissance; 3. The expedition of Charles VIII; 4. The French occupation of Milan; 5. The France of Charles VIII and Louis XII; Part II. The Renaissance in Letters: 6. The study of Latin; 7. Jacques Lefèvre D'Étaples; 8. The study of Greek; 9. Humanism in the provinces; 10. French poetry and prose; Part III. The Renaissance in Art: 11. Architecture I; 12. Architecture II; 13. Sculpture I; 14. Sculpture II; 15. Painting; 16. Retrospect.