Browsing W&L University Student Scholarship by Subject "Italy -- Florence"
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Dating a Femme Fatale: Donatello's Judith and Holofernes and the Battle of Anghiari (thesis)
The Battle of Anghiari marks the only moment in Cosimo's reign where he faced internal and external threats joined against Florence. Judith, a character often used to personify virtues, takes on the role of a Medicean-led ... -
Savonarola's Widows: Chastity and Piety in Quattrocento Florence (thesis)
In his Book on the Life of the Widow, written in 1491, Savonarola takes into account the realities of a widow's situation, and categorizes women based upon their desires and their options. He does not condemn those who ...