The Renaissance
The Golden Age of Italy
The Change
The renaissance itself was a great change . It was a rebirth of art , math , architecture etc. lasting from 1300-1600 in Flourence . It started from the findings of Greek an Roman books found in Muslim country's from the Christian crusades . The view of human potential also change people viewed them selves differently . Humanism was created , which is more of a secular way of thinking. People didnt rely on church that much became more independent and , thought for them selves . Speaking of church their view on church also changed . Because of the selling of indulgences ( money for salvation ) . People did really agree with that so alot of people left the church an went to christainity .
The People of the Renaissance
The "Renaissance"man is a man who well rounded and excels in many fields . During the Renaissance there were a lot of out standing individuals who left there mark on history . For instance Filippo Brunelleschi was an amazing artist who was Florence's greatest architect , who created the Cuppolo of St. Maria del Fiore cathedral . He inspired modern buildings today with the dome design. Also Raphael because he showed amazing detail and a combination of Greek and Roman culture in his paintings . Machiavelli also was a remarkable renaissance man because he wrote the Prince a book about the wicked political system at that time . Unlike any other artist he rebelled and told the truth on how they were selfish , cunning , and ruthless .
"The School of Athens"
"Mona Lisa"
A merchant had Leonardo paint his wife.
"David"
Favored Idol of Michelangelo
The impact on society
Before the Renaissance the pope had Christian crusades on Muslims they won the first one but lost the other eight . The failed attempt to get back the "Holy Lands" and the Bu bionic plague resulted in a lost of influence for the church , but church was still a a big part of peoples lives . People left feudalism in search of a better life , because of this a new social class was created "Merchants" or skilled workers . The change also helped women accomplish the same thing as men ,but couldn't seek fame .
Modern Day Renaissance
The renaissance left a lot of effects on modern day Flourence and the world. If you look at arcitecture back then an today its identical . For example take our capitol building it has a dome shape roof , if you go to Flourence you'd see a catherdal by Filippo Brunelleschi thats in the same shape . Also take a look at the Cristain religion back then it was two types of Cristainism but because of the catholic church during the renaissance there are a vast variety of sects . The Renaissance was a wonderful thing for the country of Italy it helped bring the out the dark ages . And to this day helped with tourism , trade , and economy.