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Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period in which Europe underwent a rebirth in regards to classical art, literature, and architecture. The movement originated in Italy during the 14th century before spreading throughout Europe.
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What happened to the population of Europe just as the Renaissance began?
The Black Plague hit Europe and when it ended it is estimated that half the population perished.
printing press
Did the Renaissance only happen in England?
No! The Renaissance started in northern Italy and quickly spread across Europe, in various forms of art. new ideas, scientific discoveries and challenges of old regimes. The Renaissance happened all over Europe.
What were the 4 main causes of the Renaissance?
1. declining power of the church
2. competition between wealthy patrons
3. fall of Constantinople
4. impact of the printing press
What was the renissance a rebirth of?
The Renaissance was the rebirth of the Europe after the Dark ages and formed a new Golden age.
How do I compare and contrast Italian and northern renaissance?
with a Venn diagram. its when you use two large circles that are overlapping.
Which Italian Renaissance artist was considered the ideal Renaissance man?
Many people believe that Leonardo da Vinci was the Renaissance man because of the many things he did. He wasn't technically only a artist but he studied anatomy and other sciences. He made the mona Lisa which is really famous. Search him up and you'll see.
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the renaissance began in the 14th century and ended in the 17th century
Briefly describe two renaissance advances in painting styles?
1. They posed in lifelike ways
2. Their faces expressed emotion
What advances in art and science occurred during the Renaissance?
Humanism and its study of the classical writing of the past had an indirect impact on science and art during the Renaissance.
Who were the explorers during the age of exploration?
there were many explorers during the age of exploration, but the more famous ones were:
Francisco Pizarro
Hernan Cortes
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Pedro Cabral
(a few others i cant remember, sorry :( ..)
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/the-age-of-exploration.htm
(this website has a good list of them all, and some info on all of them.)
What was the advances in paintings during the Renaissance?
The painters wanted to point real people who would pose in lifelike way and showed feelings and they wanted to include realistic backgrounds that were different style from flat, rigid paintings of the Middle Ages. Renaissance painters were the first people to use techniques of perspective. Painters used perspective to create the appearance of depth on a flat surface.
What mode of transportation was used during the renaissance in Florence?
I'm pretty sure it was by foot, but I may be wrong. This is a hard question. I can't find it on the internet either.
What did the color green represent in Renaissance Europe?
It reflected the social status and wealth of the individual. There were very strict penalties for anyone who wore the color green if they were not authorized to do so.
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What is the time period before the renaissance called?
The time period before the Renaissance was the Middle Ages, or Medieval period. The Medieval period, lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.
What was the city where the Renaissance begin?
The city that the Renaissance began in is Florence. Florence was called the cradle of the renaissance because it was where it began.
Important things that happened during the Renaissance?
invention of the telescope, Magna Carta Printing Press
