ABOUT RENAISSANCE

ABOUT THE RENAISSANCE

“What does “Renaissance” mean?

The term 'renaissance' is derived from the× French word meaning 'rebirth'. It is used to describe this phase of× European history because many of the changes experienced between the 14th and 16th centuries were inspired by a revival of the classical art and intellect of× Greece and Rome. Much of the art, architecture, literature, science and philosophy that surfaced during the× Renaissance was so reminiscent of this ancient past, that it seemed as though× Europe was indeed reborn during the late Middle Ages.

What was the Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a time of great social and cultural change in Europe. It was a period characterised by innovation, imagination and creativity. The Renaissance was also a time during which Europe's classical past was revisited and reinvigorated. Much of the inspiration behind cultural movements of the Renaissance came from people's attempts to emulate (imitate and improve) the legacies of classical European societies, such as Ancient Rome and Greece.

The Renaissance also represented a break away from the conformist society and culture of medieval Europe. A conformist society is one in which people strictly follow established rules and practices. Breaking away from this mould, the Renaissance was a time during which new and inventive ideas began to spread and gain influence. Gradually, this decreased the dominance previously held by the Catholic Church.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

The European Renaissance began in Northern Italy in the 14th century. The Tuscan city of Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Gradually, the movement spread from Italy to other parts of Europe. In Italian, the period is referred to as il Rinascimento, (refer to Chapter 2 for more detail on the origins of the Renaissance).

What changes did the Renaissance bring?

The most notable changes experienced during the Renaissance were in the fields of art and architecture, literature, philosophy and science. In was in these disciplines that new trends and fresh styles emerged, inspired by Europe's ancient history.”

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