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The rediscovery of classical models influenced Renaissance Arts and Literature because they looked back at the past glory that was Rome shown through architecture and other things.
People of the Renaissance were influenced by Classical ideas that came from ancient Rome and Greece.
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The Renaissance period, known for its focus on humanism and classical learning, greatly influenced Dante Alighieri's works. Dante's "Divine Comedy" combined medieval Christian theology with classical literature, reflecting the Renaissance interest in blending the two traditions. Dante's use of vernacular Italian instead of Latin also contributed to the development of the Italian language during the Renaissance.
Another word for revival or renewed interest on something is the word renaissance. This is why the word renaissance was used in Europe when art and literature was under a classical influence.
Churches were one of the inspirations for Gothic architecture. Islamic architecture was another influence on Gothic architecture. You will also find some small Renaissance influences.
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The main Greek influence has come through the way it influenced Roman architecture. Much of Renaissance architecture was influenced by Roman architecture. Brunelleschi, the great early Renaissance architect went to Rome to study Roman buildings. A big influence was the discovery of De Architecta, a text book on (Roman) architecture by Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer. Palladium was the father of the Palladian style which became very popular in Britain, which was based on the roman mansion. The neo-classical style was based on gthe Graeco-roman style. The dome was a great Roman achievement The Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia have been regarded as yardsticks for later domes.
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