in general, only wealthy people had time to study classical texts and humanist ideas. as a result many middle and lower classes were not well educated and didn't participate in any Renaissance activities.
intergenerational mobility
The Black Plague had wiped out most workers, so the wages of the survivors increased drastically, which resulted in the very wealthy merchant class. The merchant class had excessive wealth, and after the Black Plague, most survivors started to care about the present and about worldly things. Art was one of those luxuries. The merchant class became patrons of the art, which means that they sponsored many artists and supplied them with money so they could continue their work. The basis of the Renaissance was art, and the patronage of the wealthy merchant class was one of the main reasons why art was able to strive in that era.
Populists
During the Renaissance, the merchant class grew due to a revival of trade and commerce, spurred by increased exploration and the emergence of new trade routes. The demand for luxury goods, such as spices, textiles, and art, fueled economic growth and the rise of wealthy merchants who capitalized on these opportunities. Additionally, the shift away from feudalism towards more urban and market-oriented societies allowed merchants to gain influence and wealth, leading to a more prominent social and economic role within communities.
The progressive era was a combination of middle class , upper middle class and even higher classes that challenged the hierarchies of the rigid political system, bureaucracy in social system with initial monopolistic economic growth prospects.
The Renaissance mainly influenced the upper class because they had the wealth and resources to sponsor artists, scholars, and thinkers. They were able to support the creation of art and literature, leading to a flourishing of culture and knowledge during this time. Additionally, the upper class often valued education and culture, making them more receptive to the ideas and innovations of the Renaissance.
It made the merchant class wealthy enough to support the arts
in general only wealthy people had time to study classical text and humanist ideas
The Enlightenment movement, also known as the Renaissance, was a cultural "rebirth" that began in Europe during the late seventeenth century in which intellectuals emphasized reason and individualism, challenged traditional and religious ideas, and helped advance scientific thought. This movement led to more widespread learning, especially in the arts and in music, among the middle class.
The Renaissance influenced the upper class the most because they had the wealth and resources to support artists and scholars, commissioning artwork and patronizing intellectual pursuits. They were able to access and appreciate the innovative ideas and cultural advancements of the Renaissance due to their education and elevated social status. This led to a flourishing of art, literature, and science among the upper class during this period.
the working class.
Merchants is a new social class that emerged during the Renaissance.
Rococo was intended mainly for the upper class. Rococo art expressed the life of leisure the upper class enjoyed, for example, lavish parties in a garden or lounging on the grounds of a large estate. This art and architecture style rejoiced in the return of the Renaissance love of Greek gods and goddesses. Although Rococo was intended for the upper class, the middle class artists were the creator of this whimsical movement and were often invited by the upper class to create pieces of their luxurious lifestyle.
nIn this movement everyday subjects were created Ex: landscapes, peasants, ordinary working class, only the world they saw was shown
which statement is fals about the middle class and the renaissance
Italy was more urbanised, commercial and economically advanced that the rest of Europe. It had larger classes of bankers, merchants and manufacturing workshop employees The aristocracy was mainly an urban class, rather than a rural one as elsewhere in Europe.
The nobility, middle class, and peasants or lower class.