A New Antiquity: Art and Humanity 1400-1600 Book

A New Antiquity: Art and Humanity as Universal, 1400-1600 offers a fresh perspective on sixteenth-century European artistic theory. Author Alessandra Russo challenges the traditional separation between European art history and the non-European artifacts found in modern museums. Rather than viewing New World materials through the narrow lenses of exoticism or curiosity, this study examines how these works shaped contemporary theories of art. By centering the research on a wide collection of early modern visual and textual sources, Russo investigates the impact of American works on the development of artistic thought. This book provides a deep look at how global artifacts influenced the way we theorize art and humanity during the Renaissance period. It is an essential read for those interested in art history, the Renaissance, and the global connections of the early modern era.