The Renaissance was a cultural movement that began in Florence, Italy. Later making a great impact on Europe. Starting around the 1350’s and ending mid 1600’s. The term “renaissance” derives from the French word defying as “re-birth”. This term was used refer to the re-birth of learning caused by the discovery of hundreds of Greek and Latin manuscripts which had once been lost, now had been unveiled during the renaissance. “The Renaissance also witnessed the discovery and exploration of new continents, the decline of the feudal system and the growth of commerce, and the invention or application of such potentially powerful innovations as paper, printing the mariner’s compass, and gunpowder. This time was a revival of classical learning and …show more content…
Formed by the rising powers of intellectuals, the crusaders, peace and war Changing social factors, the economy invited new themes and new rules of philosophy. With this change came literature. Giving rise to philosophical ideas on the enlightenment, and Humanism. “Humanists emphasized the importance of worldly pleasures and studied classic texts from philosophers like Plato and Aristotle for inspiration. With humanism came an increased interest in travel and the pursuit of knowledge.” These writers, thinkers and scientists were greatly influenced by humanist beliefs. With this change came new forms of literature. Through this era, the writers of the renaissance not only wanted to imitate art, they hoped to change reality through art. Renaissance writers such as Shakespeare and Thomas More, their ideas brought stories to life. Not only did this new age introduce artistic and cultural texts, and invite new themes and philosophies, it changed our perspectives with the use of literature and art. The inspired artistic that time such as Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas More and William Shakespeare, their works captured the golden moments of that time. Renaissance art captured the experience of the changing world. The individuality and the beauty of the natural world, within a single line or single stroke of paint on