Summary:
The Renaissance in Europe during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries involved a rediscovery of classical Greek and Roman culture that followed the intellectual and cultural decline during the Middle Ages. This influence, along with the new philosophy of humanism, made significant contributions to Renaissance thinking, making an impact in European literature, art, curiosity and individualism, and culture. This influence changed European culture and ultimately laid the groundwork for present-day civilization.
Classical Influence on the Renaissance
The Renaissance was a series of literary and cultural movements that began in Italy and spread into other parts of Europe in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries; however, the Renaissance may have extended before and beyond these centuries. The term renaissance means "rebirth," from the belief that Europeans rediscovered Greek and Roman, Classical, culture after many centuries of intellectual and cultural decline called the Middle Ages. Many philosophers from the Classical Period, along with the new philosophy of humanism, gave ideas that greatly contributed to the Renaissance. The Renaissance was affected by the Classical era in literature and art, curiosity and individualism, and culture. Literature and art that focused on religion in the Middle Ages became more secular, nonreligious, in the Renaissance.
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