This resource provides a scholarly look at the life, works, philosophy, and influence of Pico della Mirandola.

Image of painting "The Discovery of Honey."

An in-depth biography of the painter Raphael discussing his life and works. A link is also provided to a listing of his works.

This website provides a biography of Flemish painter (born in Germany) Hans Memling (1440-1494). He was known for his religious works and portraits and influenced by Rogier van der Weyden. The site discusses Memling's "delicate detail...

Lengthy biography detailing Michelangelo's life, his works, his achievements, and his influence on other artists. Links to his works including the Sistine Chapel.

An extensive biography of Leonardo da Vinci with sections on his life in Florence and Milan as well as his art and inventions. Be sure to click on the "Works" button to view fabulous digital images. Many paintings contain commentary.

An extensive biographical description of Bernini's (1598-1680 CE) life and work. Includes a link to a gallery of his works and many more links to related information.

This collection focuses on Leonardo's sculpture, which, because none of his sculptural works have either survived or were executed, are realized through preparatory drawings and the three-dimensional works of related artists....

Students will analyze landscapes by three artists. After learning about the horizon line, they will create their own painted and collaged landscapes inspired by one of the artists.

A detailed overview of art and architecture during the Renaissance. Covers all the major figures and countries.

This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...

Site from a college poetry class that defines quatrain, gives some examples, and discusses some of the more popular [variations] as passed through tradition.

Learn about the various actions that have been taken to preserve the "Mona Lisa," one of Leonardo's most famous portrait paintings. Explore compositional details, unfinished portions of the painting, and other interesting tidbits about...

This is the full text of the epic poem The Divine Comedy by Alighieri Dante including all three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.

Take a virtual tour of the many historic cities of Italy. Click on any city shown on the interactive map to view related facts and beautiful photos. Though a tourist site, the map and accompanying information is useful to anyone...

Use this interactive map of Italy to take a virtual tour of the major cities and sights found in Italy. Click on any of the hotspots to get pop-up facts and photos.