Leonardo Michelangelo Raphael

The Italian Renaissance was a period in history from the 14th to the 17th centuries, known for the development of a culture that spread across Europe and marked the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity. In this insightful text, Ernst Uehli examines the spiritual impulses that led to the Renaissance and the significance of three personalities who define it: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rafael. The book is rich with over 130 full colour illustrations illuminating the powerful change in consciousness that took place. This revealing examination is a must read for any history or art history teacher, as well as for anyone interested in the evolution of consciousness in human development.