The+Renaissance

__Achievements of the Renaissance__

~The Renaissance changed peoples lives. Individuals in Northern Italy, Europe, and Spain developed new confidence, and ability. Within the city-states, was a creative spirit that revolutionized learning and the arts in Western Europe. ~The arts focused on ancient models. Greek, and Roman buildings/statues were heavily studied at this time. Realism was affected in artists work. The best known artists attended such as, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Masterpieces have influenced present day paintings/sculptures. ~New literature, and learning techniques expressed the spirit of the age. Religious, and secular subjects were a broad range. Petrarch, an Italian writer, wrote the sonnet, or a fourteen line poem. The works done then influenced many other poets from Petrarch. William Shakespeare, a poet and playwriter explored themes such as, love, ambition, and greed. ~Throughout the Renaissance, as it changed the lives of many people, new techniques and stories emerged. Western Europe, during the Renaissance was a turning point in history for wonderful people and writers to develop.

1. Began in the city-states of Northern Italy. 2. The classics - ancient Greece and Rome. 3. Art, Lenardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo 4. Literature~Petrarch-sonnet, Miguel de Cervantes-Don Quizote, William Shakespeare-Hamlet 5. The Printing Press 6. Age of Exploration (1400-1700) Worldwide trading system 7. Voyages~Bartholomeu Dias-Cape of Good Hope (Africa), Vasco de Gama- around Africa to India, Christopher Colombus-the Americas, Ferdinand Magellan-around the world 8. The Protestant Reformation-Return to Simple Faith-Martin Luther
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