The Renaissance, a period of blooming art and learning after the Middle Ages, and its background
After a long period under the strict, God-centered rules of the Middle Ages, a breath of fresh air began to blow across Europe.Following the Crusades, Italian cities accumulated great wealth through trade, giving rise to rich citizens who could afford to sponsor art and learning.People rekindled their interest in the free and human-centered culture of ancient Greece and Rome. This movement became known as the 'Renaissance', meaning 'rebirth'.By honoring the beauty and individuality of 'humans' rather than God, a brilliant cultural bloom took place in all fields, including art, science, and literature!▶ Read interactively