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

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