They viewed it as a set of early human words used in literary ways and meanings
They read the ancient writings and carried their ideas forward. With the development of the printing press books became cheaper and easier to get. People like da Vinci collected the published writings of ancient authors and added to them in his own thinking. The ancient paintings also influenced Renaissance art showing some themes of Ancient Rome and Greece.
The egyptians believed in the afterlife.
Mediterranean is surrounded by Europe, Africa, and Asia. The ancient people viewed it as being the center of their world. Another view: Or more practically, as an a source of abundant food and the highway for trade, migration and warfare.
Most ancient authors use the "Third POV".
Everywhere they settled, but they chose the sites with a good view. For instance, there is one of their theaters in southern Italy and it has a view of the coast. They thought of the whole environment and atmosphere that they presented.In a hillside on the outskirts of their city centre.In Ancient Greece, only in the rich part though!!
They read the ancient writings and carried their ideas forward. With the development of the printing press books became cheaper and easier to get. People like da Vinci collected the published writings of ancient authors and added to them in his own thinking. The ancient paintings also influenced Renaissance art showing some themes of Ancient Rome and Greece.
Renaissance thinkers held Aristotle in high regard, considering him a foundational figure in philosophy and science. They sought to reconcile his teachings with Christian theology, leading to the development of Scholasticism. Aristotle's works were translated into Latin during this period and became central to shaping intellectual thought.
Aristotle was one of the most influential ancient thinkers when it came to political theory. His view of rules in a democracy was that the poorer of the population largely dominated a democracy.
how does the modern view differ from this ancient view
Ovid
they died.
They made them pose........
The National Gallery is the premier place to view renaissance paintings in London. The gallery offers daily tours, 361 days a year and free of charge.
The term 'renaissance' means re-birth or revival. The four­teenth and fifteenth centuries are known Italian Renaissance, which saw a return to the Classical Greco-Roman view of humanity as opposed to the dominant Christian view of humanity that prevailed in the Middle Ages.What_do_you_understand_by_renaissance
The Renaissance was more secular due to a shift towards humanism and a renewed focus on individual potential and achievement. This led to a questioning of traditional religious beliefs and an emphasis on human experience and knowledge. Additionally, the revival of classical Greek and Roman ideas during this period contributed to a more worldly outlook that valued the here and now over spiritual concerns.
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You can read severals at this site: * http://www.amazon.com/The-Renaissance-A-Short-History/dp/B000XUAE4Y/ref=kinw_dp_ke