Renaissance and Renascences in Western Art

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Summary: Renaissance and Renascences in Western Art
Review: E. Panofsky's book about the antique reviewal is excellent reading by the leading art historian. The book is based on the lectures he held after the war.
Our concept of renaissance is still based on that times writers and historians who strongly emphasized their own times supremacy over the "dark ages" they so much loathed.
Panofsky takes under the focus in his book the Carolingian renaissance and the 12th century proto-renaissance when prooving that the world of antique ideals were still among the painters, sculptors, writers and architects.
I will strongly recommend the book to everyone who is interested in renaissance and its roots.