Italian Renaissance
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The Italian Renaissance was a period of Italian history that began in the 14th century (Trecento) and lasted until the 17th century (Seicento). It peaked during the 15th (Quattrocento) and 16th (Cinquecento) centuries, spreading across Europe and marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity.
The French word renaissance means "Rebirth" and defines the period as one of cultural revival and renewed interest in classical antiquity after the centuries labelled the Dark Ages by Renaissance humanists.
The Renaissance began in Tuscany (Central Italy), and was centred in the city of Florence. The Renaissance later spread to Venice, heart of a mediterranean empire and in control of the trade routes with the east, where the remains of ancient Greek culture were brought together and provided humanist scholars with new texts. Finally the Renaissance had a significant effect on the Papal States and Rome.
The Italian Renaissance is best known for its achievements in painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, philosophy, science and exploration. Italy became the recognized European leader in all these areas by the late 15th century.
The French word renaissance means "Rebirth" and defines the period as one of cultural revival and renewed interest in classical antiquity after the centuries labelled the Dark Ages by Renaissance humanists.
The Renaissance began in Tuscany (Central Italy), and was centred in the city of Florence. The Renaissance later spread to Venice, heart of a mediterranean empire and in control of the trade routes with the east, where the remains of ancient Greek culture were brought together and provided humanist scholars with new texts. Finally the Renaissance had a significant effect on the Papal States and Rome.
The Italian Renaissance is best known for its achievements in painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, philosophy, science and exploration. Italy became the recognized European leader in all these areas by the late 15th century.
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