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The Renaissance swept away customs and institutions which had dominated Europe for centuries, such as feudalism and the power of the Church. The first visible manifestations in art can be discerned in Italy, where there was an explosion of creativity by creators of exceptional genius. Fifteenth century Italians sought to weave together the two strands of their heritage: Humanism – the celebration of life and of man – and Christianity. The church regarded the Ancients as pagans, while to Renaissance artists, beauty was a symbol of divinity.
Elizabeth Handley played the harpsichord in various Baroque ensembles, the flute in the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, and sang in Richard Cock’s choir. She was a programme compiler and music producer at the SABC, and then an impresario’s assistant, organising the concert tours for overseas artists throughout Southern Africa. Before relocating to Sweden she also presented pre-concert talks for the JPO. She has been teaching adults the history or art and music for many years, first in South Africa, then in Stockholm, London and Milan. Recently she has also begun giving talks on cruise ships.
