The Renaissance marked a time of rebirth, not to mention a transformation in thinking differently from the church and its previous doctrines. The Bible was still to be taken seriously, but those who supposedly held the word of God, i.e. the pope and other officials, lost their power and therefore their influence. In most circumstances, philosophers believed that in order to become one with God or closer to the latter of the divine, they must focus on the natural of their world, which was only what God had created in Genesis, not the pervertions that took place throughout life. Therefore, artists and writers found inspiration in the natural world and the natural characteristics, pure characteristics, of the human because they believed such attributes were the sole unification with divinity and eternal salvation.
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Writers, musicians, and artists embraced the periods of enlightenment and the Renaissance.
A wealthy supporter of artists, writers, and scholars in the Renaissance period was known as a patron. Patrons provided financial support and resources to enable and encourage the creative works of artists and intellectuals during this time. Examples of famous patrons include the Medici family in Florence and the Pope in Rome.
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An outpouring of creative achievement by african american writers and artists.
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they made beautiful paintings and inspired everybody to draw and become professional artists.
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are still guiding artists and writers today.
Renaissance writers espoused ideals such as humanism, individualism, and secularism. They focused on human potential, creativity, and the importance of the individual in society, often advocating for a balance between reason and faith. These writers also emphasized the value of education, classical learning, and the exploration of new ideas.
Humanists believed that through education, people could better themselves and as an end result make society better.
a period of great achievement by African-American writers, artists and performers