Explain the following concepts.

Age of Renaissance

The Renaissance is a period from the 14th to the 17th century, considered the bridge between the Middle Ages and Modern history. The main characteristics of the renaissance are:

• It started as a cultural movement in Italy in the Late Medieval period and later spread to the rest of Europe

• Renaissance means rebirth. (French: “Rebirth”). It was like a rebirth of art, sculpture, paintings, perspectives etc.

• This period in European civilization can be characterized by a surge of interest in Classical scholarship and values.

• The Renaissance also witnessed the discovery and exploration of new continents

• The Renaissance was a cultural movement that initially began in Florence, Italy, but later spread throughout Europe.

• It started around 1350 and ended around 1600.

• During the Renaissance, people experienced changes in art, learning, and many other things

CAUSES OF RENAISSANCE

• Rise of academicians

• Reintroduction of traditional Works

• The discovery of the Printing Press

• support of Rulers, Popes, and Nobles

• The social movement

• Trade and success

• New Wealth and the Black Death

• Peace and War