Petrarch's rediscovery of Cicero's letters is often credited with initiating the 14th-century Italian Renaissance and the founding of Renaissance humanism. In the 16th century, Pietro Bembo created the model for the modern Italian language based on Petrarch's works, as well as those of Giovanni Boccaccio, and, to a lesser extent, Dante Alighieri. Petrarch was later endorsed as a model for Italian style by the Accademia della Crusca.
Vie et carrière
Petrarch's sonnets were admired and imitated throughout Europe during the Renaissance and became a model for lyrical poetry. He is also known for being the first to develop the concept of the "Dark Ages".
Faits clés
- Décès : 1374
- Domaine : Art
Héritage et influence
The influence of Petrarch extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped visual arts and creative expression, and their works and artistic innovations remain foundational to this day.
Bien que disparu en 1374, ses idées continuent d'être étudiées, débattues et prolongées par des chercheurs et praticiens du monde entier.
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