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Two ‘Condottieri’ Courts: Mantua and Urbino

Synopsis
Architecture and visual display were used by Renaissance princes across Europe to express their power, virtue, wealth and civilisation. In Mantua, the Gonzaga family grew wealthy by hiring themselves as ‘condottieri’ (mercenary generals) in this small state, which was perceived with great strategic significance. The Humanist education gained by Frederico Montefeltro at Mantua was the inspiration behind his creation of the Court at Urbino. This court was a centre of intellectual and artistic importance and was funded by wealth acquired through military prowess.
Series
Renaissance in Europe, The: A Cultural Enquiry (Aa305)
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2001
Year of production
2000
Subjects
Architecture; History
Keywords
architecture - Italian; Italy; palaces; Renaissance; Renaissance buildings; social history

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£85.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
60 minutes
Year
2002

Production Company

Name

Open University Production Centre

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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