Renaissance Studies

A series of special issue books is available in association with the journal Renaissance Studies, priced £19.99.

Both the journal and book series are multi-disciplinary and publish articles and editions of documents on all aspects of Renaissance history and culture. The articles range over the history, art, architecture, religion, literature, and languages of Europe during the period.

	Locus Amoenus: Gardens and Horticulture in the Renaissance Alexander Samson February 2012
	Re-thinking Renaissance Objects: Design, Function and Meaning Peta Motture, Michelle O'Malley September 2011

View a full list of Renaissance Studies book titles

After five years' service, Professor Andrew Hadfield is relinquishing his role as editor of Renaissance Studies.
Professor Hadfield deftly guided the journal, consolidating its position as one of the world's leading publications in Renaissance culture. We wish him every success in his future endeavours.

The Society for Renaissance Studies and Wiley-Blackwell are delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Richards, Professor of Early Modern Literature & Culture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, as the new editor of Renaissance Studies, effective 1 January 2012.
Professor Richards has been a valued member of the RS team over the last five years, where as Associate Editor she has overseen the journal's special issues. Dr. Jill Burke, Senior Lecturer in Italian Renaissance Art at the University of Edinburgh, with be joining Jennifer as the new Associate Editor. We warmly welcome them to their new roles.

Virtual Issue: SRS Annual Essay Prize

Following the announcement of the 2010 SRS Annual Essay Prize, we are pleased to present a Special Virtual Collection of all previous prizewinners since 2004.

SRS Annual Essay Prize 2010 Winner

We are pleased to announce the results of the Annual Prize for the best article published in Renaissance Studies. Read the prize-winning article FREE online.

The Renaissance of bees
Jonathan Woolfson
Volume 24, Issue 2, April 2010

Runners-Up:
The following 2 articles were also commended:

Rethinking the Petrucci Pavement
Elizabeth Miller, Alun Graves
Volume 24, Issue 1, February 2010

Scattered knives and dismembered song: cutlery, music and the rituals of dining
Flora Dennis
Volume 24, Issue 1, February 2010

Click here to view winning articles from previous years.

The Society for Renaissance Studies (SRS) serves as a leading organisation in the UK and Europe for the study of the Renaissance, organising conferences, publications and promoting the interdisciplinary study of the period. The Society arranges regular events and meetings and maintains contacts with other institutions such as The Renaissance Society of America (RSA).

SRS Membership Benefits include:

• Free admittance to Society meetings
• The SRS bulletin, twice a year
• Half-price Renaissance Studies subscription (for individual members only)
• 20% discount on Wiley-Blackwell and Polity Press books

The SRS also offers:

• Sponsorship of conferences and occasional lectures
• Fellowships and support for postgraduate study
• Prizes for academic work

For more information on membership, benefits or to join today, visit the SRS website.