Renaissance Picture Book

A brilliant introduction for children to an era which changed Europe, with the invention of the printing press, the work of famous 'Renaissance men' such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and the exploration of the New World. A topic that is often considered too difficult for children has been condensed here into bite sized chunks of information. Part of an extensive series of information books, covering subjects such as Astronomy and Space, Ancient Rome, Human Body and The Olympic Games.The Renaissance was a time of huge progress across Western Europe, as literature, philosophy, art, music, politics, and the sciences all flourished. This is a fascinating introduction to the age for curious children, featuring paintings, drawings and sculptures typical of the period.