Perugia ( / p ə ˈ r uː dʒ ə / pə- ROO -jə , US also /- dʒ i ə , p eɪ ˈ -/ -jee-ə, pay- ; Italian: [peˈruːdʒa] ; Latin : Perusia ) is the capital city of Umbria in central Italy, crossed by the River Tiber . The city is located about 164 km (102 mi) north of Rome and 148 km (92 mi) southeast of Florence . It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area.
60-653: Cesare Ripa (c. 1555, Perugia – ( 1622-01-22 ) January 22, 1622 Rome ) was an Italian iconographer who worked for Cardinal Anton Maria Salviati as a cook and butler . Little is known about his life. He was born of humble origin in Perugia about 1555. The exact date of his birth has never been established. He was very active in academic circles as member of the Filomati and the Intronati in Siena , both dedicated to
120-515: A colonia , until 251–253 AD, when it was resettled as Colonia Vibia Augusta Perusia , under the emperor Trebonianus Gallus . It is hardly mentioned except by the geographers until it was the only city in Umbria to resist Totila and the Ostrogoths , who captured it and laid the city waste in 547, after a long siege, apparently after the city's Byzantine garrison evacuated. Negotiations with
180-1349: A National centre for Vocational Education and Training in Food, is located in the city as well. The comune includes the frazioni of Bagnaia, Bosco, Capanne, Casa del Diavolo, Castel del Piano, Cenerente, Civitella Benazzone, Civitella d'Arna , Collestrada, Colle Umberto I, Cordigliano, Colombella, Farneto, Ferro di Cavallo, Fontignano , Fratticiola Selvatica, La Bruna, La Cinella, Lacugnano, Lidarno, Madonna Alta, Migiana di Monte Tezio, Monte Bagnolo, Monte Corneo, Montelaguardia, Monte Petriolo, Mugnano, Olmo, Parlesca, Pianello, Piccione, Pila, Pilonico Materno, Piscille, Ponte della Pietra, Poggio delle Corti, Ponte Felcino, Ponte Pattoli, Ponte Rio, Ponte San Giovanni , Ponte Valleceppi, Prepo, Pretola, Ramazzano-Le Pulci, Rancolfo, Ripa, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Sant'Egidio, Sant'Enea, San Fortunato della Collina, San Giovanni del Pantano, Sant'Andrea d'Agliano, Santa Lucia, San Marco, Santa Maria Rossa, San Martino dei Colli, San Martino in Campo, San Martino in Colle, San Sisto, Solfagnano, Villa Pitignano. Other localities are Boneggio, Canneto, Colle della Trinità, Monte Pulito, Montevile, Pieve di Campo, Montemalbe and Monte Morcino. Collestrada, in
240-468: A chocolate festival every October. Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria. Cities' distances from Perugia: Assisi 19 km (12 mi), Siena 102 km (63 mi), Florence 145 km (90 mi), Rome 164 km (102 mi). Though Perugia is located in the central part of Italy, the city experiences a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa ) similar to much of Northern Italy due to its inland location and
300-425: A connection with the airline's hub. Perugia is twinned with: L'Aquila , Abruzzo Aosta , Aosta Valley Bari , Apulia Potenza , Basilicata Catanzaro , Calabria Naples , Campania Bologna , Emilia-Romagna Trieste , Friuli-Venezia Giulia William Hamilton (painter) William Hamilton RA (1751–1801) was an English painter and illustrator. Hamilton
360-570: A counterpoise to papal powers; in 1319, Perugia declared the Angevin Saint Louis of Toulouse "Protector of the city's sovereignty and of the Palazzo of its Priors" and set his figure among the other patron saints above the rich doorway of the Palazzo dei Priori. Midway through the 14th century Bartholus of Sassoferrato , who was a renowned jurist, asserted that Perugia was dependent upon neither imperial nor papal support. In 1347, at
420-458: A magnificent Pietro Perugino fresco. The newly re-opened Academy of Fine Arts has a small but impressive plaster casts gallery and Perugian paintings and drawings from the 16th century on. AC Perugia Calcio is the main football club in the city, playing in Italy's second-highest division Serie B . The club plays at the 28,000-seat Stadio Renato Curi , named after a former player who died during
480-729: A match. From 1983 to 2001, the stadium held four matches for the Italy national football team . Perugia has two water polo teams: L.R.N. Perugia and Gryphus. The team of LRN Perugia is currently in SERIE B (second-highest division) and the Gryphus team is in the SERIE C (the third highest) division. The L.R.N Perugia has also a women's water polo team which is also playing in the division of SERIE B. Sir Safety Umbria Volley , in English Sir Sicoma Colussi Perugia,
540-585: A ruler or master capable of providing the minimum requirements for survival. The choice fell on the Duchy of Milan, and on January 21, 1400, Gian Galeazzo Visconti was proclaimed the lord of Perugia by the voluntary submission of the city. In response to the delegation of the ten representatives that Perugia had sent him, he canceled the debt of the Perugians. His lordship was short-lived, and on October 3, 1402, Visconti passed away. In 1408, Ladislao D'Angiò Durazzo,
600-654: Is an Italian volleyball club, playing at the top level of the Italian Volleyball League. They won their first Italian championship in 2018. Notable players include Luciano de Cecco of Argentina, Aleksandar Atanasijević of Serbia, and Wilfredo Leon of Poland. The martial arts in Perugia have been present since the sixties with Chinese techniques, followed by judo. Later there were karate contact (later called kickboxing), karate, taijiquan, jūjutsu, kendo, aikido, taekwondo and, in recent years, krav maga has also arrived. In 2014 Jessica Scricciolo, under
660-426: Is situated at Piazza Vittorio Veneto , in the heavily populated district of Fontivegge, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the city centre. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) outside the city. From the bus station there has been a daily connection of ITA Airways from 1 December 2022, by bus, to and from Rome Fiumicino Airport , allowing
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#1732772054189720-473: Is the most famous architect from Perugia. The city's symbol is the griffin , which can be seen in the form of plaques and statues on buildings around the city. It is also the symbol of the local football club A.C. Perugia , who have previously played in the Serie A . Having never been Italian champions, the club went unbeaten in the 1978–79 season in spite of finishing second in the championship. Perugia
780-511: The Austrians . In June 1859, the inhabitants rebelled against the temporal authority of the pope and established a provisional government, but the insurrection was quashed bloodily by Pius IX's troops. In September 1860, the city was united finally, along with the rest of Umbria, as part of the Kingdom of Italy . During World War II , the city suffered only some damage and was liberated by
840-673: The British 8th army on 20 June 1944. Perugia has become famous for chocolate , mostly because of a single firm, Perugina , whose Baci ("kisses" in English) are widely exported. Perugian chocolate is popular in Italy. The company's plant located in San Sisto (Perugia) is the largest of Nestlé's nine sites in Italy. According to the Nestlé USA official website, today Baci is the most famous chocolate brand in Italy. The city hosts
900-599: The Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in Perugia houses a number of masterpieces, including the Madonna with Child and six Angels , which represents the Renaissance Marian art of Duccio . And the private Art collection of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia has two separate locations. The Collegio del Cambio is an extremely well preserved representation of a Renaissance building and houses
960-574: The Third Samnite War and was forced, with Volsinii and Arretium ( Arezzo ), to sue for peace in the following year. In 216 and 205 BC, it assisted Rome in the Second Punic War , but afterwards it is not mentioned until 41–40 BC, when Lucius Antonius took refuge there, and was defeated by Octavian after a long siege, and its senators sent to their deaths. A number of lead bullets used by slingers have been found in and around
1020-767: The Etruscan period; Perugia was one of the main Etruscan cities . The city is also known as a university town, with the University of Perugia founded in 1308, the University for Foreigners , and some smaller colleges such as the Academy of Fine Arts "Pietro Vannucci" ( Italian : Accademia di Belle Arti "Pietro Vannucci" ) public athenaeum founded in 1573, the Perugia University Institute of Linguistic Mediation for translators and interpreters,
1080-725: The Ju-Jitsu Sports Group Perugia, won the title of World Champion in the Fighting System speciality, 55 kg. In March 2015 at the World Championship of Greece (J.J.I.F.) Andrea Calzon' (Ju-Jitsu Sports Group Perugia) won the gold medal in the Ne-Waza (U21.56 kg) and a bronze medal in the Fighting System. An electric tramway operated in Perugia from 1901 until 1940. It was decommissioned in favour of buses, and since 1943 trolley buses –
1140-507: The King of Naples, successfully captured Perugia and intended to have it administered by Braccio Fortebracci . However, Braccio vehemently opposed this idea and declined the offer. Nonetheless, in 1411, Perugia surrendered to the King of Naples, opting to be ruled by a foreigner rather than a nobleman. Braccio viewed this as a profound betrayal by his fellow citizens and fled. In November 1410, Braccio besieged Perugia but failed to capture it due to
1200-749: The Music Conservatory of Perugia, founded in 1788, and other institutes. Perugia is also a well-known cultural and artistic centre of Italy. The city hosts multiple annual festivals and events, e.g., former Eurochocolate Festival (October), now in Bastia Umbra , the Umbria Jazz Festival (July), and the International Journalism Festival (in April), and is associated with multiple notable people in
1260-469: The Pious , it passed under the popes; but by the 11th century, its commune was asserting itself, and for many centuries the city continued to maintain an independent life, warring against many of the neighbouring lands and cities— Foligno , Assisi , Spoleto , Todi , Siena , Arezzo , etc. In 1186, Henry VI , rex romanorum and future emperor, granted diplomatic recognition to the consular government of
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#17327720541891320-422: The abbot of San Pietro. The death of Michelotti removed an important point of reference, and factions threatened the stability within and outside the walls. Meanwhile, the twenty-five worked diligently to find an institution that could protect the city and alleviate a very high debt. The people's demands for independence were no longer as urgent, and in the 15th century, the common belief was that they had to accept
1380-549: The arts. Painter Pietro Vannucci, nicknamed Perugino , was a native of Città della Pieve , near Perugia. He decorated the local Sala del Cambio with a series of frescoes ; eight of his pictures can also be seen in the National Gallery of Umbria. Perugino was the teacher of Raphael , the great Renaissance artist who produced five paintings in Perugia (today no longer in the city) and one fresco. Another painter, Pinturicchio , lived in Perugia. Galeazzo Alessi
1440-456: The besieging forces fell to the city's bishop, Herculanus , as representative of the townspeople. Totila is said to have ordered the bishop to be flayed and beheaded. St. Herculanus (Sant'Ercolano) later became the city's patron saint . In the Lombard period, Perugia is spoken of as one of the principal cities of Tuscia . In the 9th century, with the consent of Charlemagne and Louis
1500-832: The book. In 1779, the Scottish architect George Richardson 's Iconology; or a Collection of Emblematical Figures; containing four hundred and twenty-four remarkable subjects, moral and instructive; in which are displayed the beauty of Virtue and deformity of Vice was published in London. The drawings were by William Hamilton . Several editions of the Iconologia appeared throughout Europe in XVII and XVIII centuries (Paris, 1636; Amsterdam, 1644, 1657, 1698; Hamburg, 1659; Frankfurt, 1669-70; Augusta, 1704; London, 1709; Nürburg, 1732-34; Delft, 1726, 1743-50), Ripa's work fell out of favor with
1560-480: The city can be reached via public transport. Since 2008, an automated people mover called Minimetrò has also been in operation. It has seven stations, with one terminal at a large parking lot, and the other in the city centre. Perugia railway station , also known as Perugia Fontivegge, was opened in 1866. It forms part of the Foligno–Terontola railway , which also links Florence with Rome . The station
1620-810: The city was conquered by French troops. On 4 February 1798, the Tiberina Republic was formed, with Perugia as capital, and the French tricolour as flag. In 1799, the Tiberina Republic merged to the Roman Republic . In 1832, 1838, and 1854, Perugia was hit by earthquakes. Following the collapse of the Roman republic of 1848–49 , when the Rocca was in part demolished, it was seized in May 1849 by
1680-565: The city's resistance. He defeated pursuing troops and terrorized surrounding towns. In April 1416, he returned with a large army and attacked Perugia. After a victory in July, Perugia surrendered, marking the end of the Raspanti government. Braccio ruled moderately. In 1417, he entered Rome and proclaimed himself Defender of the City, later returning to Umbria. After conflicts and military successes, he
1740-425: The city. The city was burnt, we are told, with the exception of the temples of Vulcan and Juno —the massive Etruscan terrace-walls, naturally, can hardly have suffered at all—and the town, with the territory for a mile round, was allowed to be occupied by whoever chose. It must have been rebuilt almost at once, for several bases for statues exist, inscribed Augusto sacr(um) Perusia restituta ; but it did not become
1800-559: The city; afterward, Pope Innocent III , whose major aim was to give state dignity to the dominions having been constituting the patrimony of St. Peter , acknowledged the validity of the imperial statement and recognised the established civic practices as having the force of law. On various occasions, the popes found asylum from the tumults of Rome within its walls, and it was the meetingplace of five conclaves ( Perugia Papacy ), including those that elected Honorius III (1216), Clement IV (1265), Celestine V (1294), and Clement V (1305);
1860-456: The diverse, hilly topography of Umbria. Typically, summers are warm to hot and humid, while winters are cold with occasional snowfall. The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, with adequate rainfall year-round. In 2007, there were 163,287 people residing in Perugia, located in the province of Perugia, Umbria , of whom 47.7% were male and 52.3% were female. Minors (children ages 18 and younger) totalled 16.41 percent of
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1920-530: The emblem for the muse Clio for his The Art of Painting , and several others in his The Allegory of Faith . A large part of Vondel 's work cannot be understood without this allegorical source, and ornamentation of the Amsterdam townhall by Artus Quellinus , a sculptor, is totally dependent on Ripa. An English translation appeared in 1709 by Pierce Tempest . The baroque painter Antonio Cavallucci drew inspiration for his painting Origin of Music from
1980-489: The first edition (without illustrations) of his Iconologia ; the work was highly successful, and went through several editions and subsequent translations. In 1598 Ripa was knighted Cavaliere dell' Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro by the Pope Clement VIII . The Iconologia was a highly influential emblem book based on Egyptian, Greek and Roman emblematical representations, many personifications . The book
2040-411: The general council appointed him as the "knight of the people" of Perugia and the "general captain" of the militias. A special commission of twenty-five citizens was tasked with banishing one hundred and fifty noblemen, while Biordo decided the return of noble individuals who were not considered guilty of sedition. Among the exiled noblemen was Braccio da Montone, one of the most skilled military leaders of
2100-422: The latter were in service until 1975. Two elevators were established since 1971: This was followed by public escalators: Since 1971 Perugia has taken several measures against car traffic, when the first traffic restriction zone was implemented. These zones were expanded over time and at certain hours of the day driving is forbidden in the city centre. Large parking lots are provided in the lower town, from where
2160-513: The nephew of Braccio da Montone, the previous Lord of the City, exerted an influence over Perugia that quickly established its supremacy. During those years, the Umbrian center experienced a period of flourishing growth as the Baglioni implemented a policy of expansion and beautification of the city, including the construction of new roads and palaces. Between 1429 and 1433, the Palazzo dei Priori
2220-518: The other hand, side by side with the 13th-century bronze griffin of Perugia above the door of the Palazzo dei Priori stands, as a Guelphic emblem, the lion , and Perugia remained loyal for the most part to the Guelph party in the struggles of Guelphs and Ghibellines , but this dominant tendency was rather an anti-Germanic and Italian political strategy. The Angevin presence in Italy appeared to offer
2280-465: The papal presence was characterised by a pacificatory rule between the internal rivalries. But Perugia had no mind simply to subserve the papal interests and never accepted papal sovereignty; the city used to exercise a jurisdiction over the members of the clergy, moreover in 1282, Perugia was excommunicated due to a new military offensive against the Ghibellines regardless of a papal prohibition. On
2340-459: The population compared to pensioners who number 21.51 percent. This compares with the Italian average of 18.06 percent (minors) and 19.94 percent (pensioners). The average age of Perugia residents is 44 compared to the Italian average of 42. In the five years between 2002 and 2007, the population of Perugia grew by 7.86 percent, while Italy as a whole grew by 3.85 percent. As of 2006 , 90.84% of
2400-629: The population was Italian . The largest immigrant group came from other European countries (particularly from Albania and Romania ): 3.93%, the Americas : 2.01%, and North African : 1.3%. The majority of inhabitants are Roman Catholic . Perugia today hosts two main universities, the ancient Università degli Studi (University of Perugia) and the Foreigners University ( Università per Stranieri ). Stranieri serves as an Italian language and culture school for students from all over
2460-482: The priory and all existing communal institutions, focusing solely on extending his dominion beyond Perugia. After the splendid marriage with Giovanna Orsini, Biordo and his bride took residence in the Porta Sole palace, but on March 10, 1398, Biordo fell victim to a conspiracy orchestrated by Francesco Guidalotti, abbot of San Pietro. In their new residence, Michelotti was stabbed by Giovanni and Annibaldo, brothers of
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2520-556: The reasons why these were chosen, reasons often supported by references to literature (largely classical). The first edition of his Iconologia was published without illustrations in 1593 and dedicated to Anton Maria Salviati. A second edition was published in Rome in 1603 this time with 684 concepts and 151 woodcuts , dedicated to Lorenzo Salviati. Jean Baudoin translated the Iconologia into French and published it in Paris in 1636 under
2580-552: The rise of neoclassicism in the mid-eighteenth century. In his Versuch einer Allegorie , written between 1759 and 1763, Winckelmann harshly criticizes Ripa. “In the whole of the Iconologia of Cesare Ripa,” snorted Winckelmann, “there are two or three passable allegories.” Winckelmann's attack was effective in the long term, and only recently have scholars rediscovered the seminal importance of Ripa's Iconologia . [REDACTED] Media related to Cesare Ripa at Wikimedia Commons Perugia The history of Perugia goes back to
2640-466: The square, of which only the loggias remain, or the "Sopramuro," to which Braccio had another series of supporting structures built: the "briglie di Braccio." During the period 1438–1479, the Baglioni family held a covert lordship over Perugia, which was not characterized by complete control of civic powers. Braccio I Baglioni, leveraging his position as captain of the militias of the Holy See and being
2700-649: The study of antiquities and of Greek and Latin literature, and the Insensati in his native Perugia. While still very young he went to Rome to work at the court of Cardinal Antonio Maria Salviati . He attended the Accademia degli Incitati the Accademia di San Luca , where he probably met the Dominican mathematician Ignazio Danti , and was introduced into the learned circles of Baroque Rome. In 1593 he published
2760-405: The territory of the suburb of Ponte San Giovanni, saw a battle between the inhabitants of Perugia and Assisi in 1202. Perugia has had a rich tradition of art and artists. The Early Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino created some of his masterpieces in the Perugia area. The High Renaissance master Raphael was also active in Perugia and painted his famous Oddi Altar there in 1502–04. Today,
2820-452: The time of Rienzi's unfortunate enterprise in reviving the Roman republic, Perugia sent 10 ambassadors to pay him honour, and when papal legates sought to coerce it by foreign soldiers, or to exact contributions, they met with vigorous resistance, which broke into open warfare with Pope Urban V in 1369; in 1370, the noble party reached an agreement signing the treaty of Bologna , and Perugia
2880-443: The time, who vowed not to seek "any pact or agreement with the Raspanti of Perugia." It was precisely against the exiled nobles, especially Braccio da Montone, the soul and leader of the noble movement in exile, that the government of the Raspanti directed its efforts after the turmoil of 1393. Holding virtually all power, Biordo was recognized as the first "lord of Perugia," even though during his short rule (1393–1398), he left intact
2940-609: The title Iconologie . For the French translation, the Flemish engraver Jacob de Bie turned the prints from Ripa's original book into linear figures inside circular frames, thus turning Ripa's allegories into the reverse side of Roman coins. The book was extremely influential in the 17th and 18th centuries and was quoted extensively in various art forms. In particular, it influenced the painter Pietro da Cortona and his followers. Also Dutch painters like Gerard de Lairesse , Willem van Mieris based work on Ripa's emblems. Vermeer used
3000-730: The world. Other educational institutions are the Perugia Fine Arts Academy "Pietro Vannucci" (founded in 1573), the Perugia Music Conservatory for the study of classical music, and the RAI Public Broadcasting School of Radio-Television Journalism. The city is also host to the Umbra Institute, an accredited university program for American students studying abroad. The Università dei Sapori (University of Tastes),
3060-610: The young Perugino, among others, commonly referred to as the "1473 workshop." The Perugino Pietro Vannucci created numerous works in the city, including a cycle of frescoes in the Hall of Audiences of the Collegio del Cambio. Additionally, the Baglioni family commissioned the construction of an imposing aristocratic palace as their private residence, of which only the part incorporated into the Rocca Paolina remains today. The palace
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#17327720541893120-479: Was an Umbrian settlement but first appears in written history as Perusia , one of the 12 confederate cities of Etruria ; it was first mentioned in Q. Fabius Pictor's account, used by Livy , of the expedition carried out against the Etruscan League by Fabius Maximus Rullianus in 310 or 309 BC. At that time a thirty-year indutiae (truce) was agreed upon; however, in 295 Perusia took part in
3180-520: Was appointed Vicar by the Pope. Upon returning to Perugia, he undertook public works. He left for Bologna, returned, and went to Calabria. When denied entry to L'Aquila, he laid siege but faced opposition from the Pope and Queen. A league attacked him near Pescara in 1424, leading to his death. His son later buried him in Perugia with honors. During the rule of Braccio Fortebracci da Montone, significant public works were undertaken, such as Braccio's residence in
3240-578: Was born in Chelsea, London , but travelled and worked in Italy with Antonio Zucchi for several years. He trained first as an architectural draftsman, but soon moved to theatrical portraits and scenes from plays. Hamilton became an associate member of the Royal Academy from 1784, and was made a full member in 1789. Hamilton became very well known for his paintings depicting episodes from the plays of Shakespeare and for his illustrations of poems. He
3300-455: Was commissioned to create works for John Boydell 's Shakespeare Gallery , Thomas Macklin 's Bible and Robert Bowyer 's English History . These were widely reproduced in popular prints. Francesco Bartolozzi engraved a number of Hamilton's best known works. He also painted modern events, such as the execution of Marie Antoinette , in the manner of epic historical drama. Several battle scenes were also exhibited including The destruction of
3360-467: Was decorated by Domenico Veneziano with a painting cycle depicting noble Perugian families and great military leaders of the past. Following mutual atrocities of the Oddi and the Baglioni families, power was at last concentrated in the Baglioni, who though they had no legal position, defied all other authority, though their bloody internal squabbles culminated in a massacre, 14 July 1500. Gian Paolo Baglioni
3420-520: Was expanded, new churches and private chapels were built, and the patronage of the Baglioni attracted artists such as Piero della Francesca, Pinturicchio, and Raphael, making Perugia an important artistic center. During this time, Perugia became a significant hub of the Umbrian Renaissance, marked by the production of the eight panels depicting the life of Saint Bernardino, a collaborative effort involving Pinturicchio, Piermatteo d'Amelia, and
3480-492: Was forced to accept a papal legate; however. the vicar-general of the Papal States, Gérard du Puy , Abbot of Marmoutier and nephew of Gregory IX , was expelled by a popular uprising in 1375, and his fortification of Porta Sole was razed to the ground. On August 5, 1393, the condottiero (mercenary captain) Biordo Michelotti, a member of the popular faction known as the Raspanti, made his triumphant entry into Perugia, and
3540-529: Was lured to Rome in 1520 and beheaded by Leo X ; and in 1540, Rodolfo, who had slain a papal legate, was defeated by Pier Luigi Farnese , and the city, captured and plundered by his soldiery, was deprived of its privileges. A citadel known as the Rocca Paolina , after the name of Pope Paul III , was built, to designs of Antonio da Sangallo the Younger " ad coercendam Perusinorum audaciam ." In 1797,
3600-444: Was used by orators , artists , poets and "modern Italians" to give substance to qualities such as virtues , vices , passions , arts and sciences . The concepts were arranged in alphabetical order, after the fashion of the Renaissance . For each there was a verbal description of the allegorical figure proposed by Ripa to embody the concept, giving the type and color of its clothing and its varied symbolic attributes, along with
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