The Renaissance period is retained as one of the most influential times throughout history as society gained interest in the invention of art and literature. The Renaissance saw the rebirth in European culture among the Middle Ages and through the Modern Times. The rebirth of the arts, paintings, sculptures, and music, during the Classical Period, referring to the influence of Greece and Rome. In Italy, the city was wealthy enough to support the upturn in art that allowed artists to receive patrons that sponsored them to produce specific work. The Renaissance was filled with different types of artists who have become widely known due to their skilled exquisite work. Artists were inspired by Greek and Roman architecture and integrated it into their own work; for instance, Michelangelo, an Italian sculptor. He painted the Sistine Chapel Ceiling in Vatican after given authority by the Pope. The painting took more than 4 years that acquired 9 scenes from the bible. Another artist who would soon arise during this time was Leonardo da Vinci. He painted two of the most famous works of the Renaissance acknowledged as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. The arts reflected humanist ideas and artists portrayed religious figures and well-known people ("CHAPTER 3: Two Great Artists"). …show more content…
This period was the golden age of English drama for its theatre and the works of William Shakespeare. In addition, before the reformation, all the people studied Roman Catholic; however, after the reformation they studied Protestantism. The beliefs of the people were accustomed to what the ruler’s religion was. Humanism was the most substantial scholarly movement of the Renaissance. Humanism was driven to give people new attitudes towards discovery in art, philosophy, and in the government (“English