Description - Urban Development in Renaissance Italy by Paul N. Balchin
Providing a comprehensive account of one of the most formative
historical periods, this book uniquely describes Renaissance
architecture as the physical manifestation of economic, social and
political change. Shifts in architectural style and design are
described in parallel with Italy's economic and demographic growth,
external and internal conflict and the evolution of urban and
regional government. Urban Development in Renaissance Italy covers
the full extent of the Renaissance period, charting the era's
medieval roots and its transformation into Mannerist and Baroque
tendencies. Encompassing Palermo and Naples, the book fully covers
northern, central and southern Italy, surpassing the conventional
literature that tends to focus solely on northern Italy.
Transforming medieval towns into city states, Renaissance
governments invested heavily in developing the built environment to
create a sense of awe and civic pride; while aristocratic
dynasties, bankers and merchants commissioned sumptuous properties
as a means of expressing their wealth and position in society; and
holy orders built imposing churches to extend their influence.
Architecture and planning, it is argued by Dr Paul Balchin provided
a clear and significant path to political and economic power. It is
within this context that the centre of political and economic
gravity shifted over time within Italy from the republic of Venice
in the 14th century to Medici Florence in the 15th century, and on
to Papal Rome in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
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