Contadini, Anna (2013) 'Sharing a Taste? Material Culture and Intellectual Curiosity around the Mediterranean, from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth Century.' In: Contadini, Anna and Norton, Claire, (eds.), The Renaissance and the Ottoman World. Farnham, UK: Ashgate, pp. 23-61 (original) (raw)

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This paper explores the intersections of material culture and intellectual curiosity around the Mediterranean from the eleventh to the sixteenth centuries. It emphasizes the need to move beyond traditional narratives dominated by empires and centralized states in order to better understand the complex trading patterns and cultural exchanges that characterized the region. By examining specific case studies, the paper highlights the significance of shared objects and intellectual pursuits in shaping the historical landscape, particularly focusing on the influence of Middle Eastern scholarship and technologies in Renaissance Europe.

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