Secular music in the Renaissance was characterized by expressive melodies, playful rhythms, and text settings that reflected the emotions of the lyrics. Composers often wrote in vernacular languages, focusing on secular themes rather than religious texts. Secular music was performed widely in courts, public spaces, and social gatherings, contributing to a vibrant musical culture during this period.
showing emotions
It became more secular.
madrigal
Renaissance invention to accurately maneuver ships
Religious, Secular, and Instrumental
Humanism
It became more secular.
Greater emphasis was placed on the developement of human potential.
It was more secular.
Humanism
Renaissance society can not be described as being completely secular, as it was affected by many things that were religious. Art was generally dedicated to the church, new ideas about religion were brought forth, in particular the birth of Protestantism. Religious conflict was a huge characteristic of the Renaissance. It is decidedly non-secular (that is, not separate from Religion).
For the most part, art during the Renaissance was religious. However, portraiture as well as mythological themes were also popular (secular) themes.