# Ep. 31: Venice and the Islamic Lands, feat. Julia Bender

An episode of [The Italian Renaissance Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1612265937), 12 Jun 2023, 36 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1947899/episodes/13025972-ep-31-venice-and-the-islamic-lands-feat-julia-bender.mp3

I sat down with Julia Bender, a student and researcher of Islamic and medieval art, to discuss the relationship between the Venetian Republic and the Islamic powers that competed for mercantile control of the Mediterranean. Looking at the Mamluks and Ottomans, two major dynasties that coincide with the Renaissance period, we discuss what exchanges were being made, how Venice served as a transition point for Eastern goods into Europe, and the major influence of Islamic innovations in Venice. This episode also covers essential information about Aldus Manutius, his printing press, and the proliferation of printed goods as it relates to Venetian mercantilism. Further, we discuss the stylistic influences of Islamic lands on European art production, primarily through the oriental carpet trade. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ItalianRenShop Instagram: @italian_renaissance_podcast The Florentine Renaissance Course Support the show

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