Renaissance Build Up - Transition from Medieval to Renaissance“Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome.” - “RENAISSANCE ART” History.com "The Medieval period continued to drag on, but a new start was longed for in Europe, thus leading the people to reflect on the history of Rome and Greece in hopes of bringing back the beautiful era, which focused on arts, science, and humanism." - "RENAISSANCE ART." History.com "There was no distinct start of the Renaissance time period, however it is believed to have began in Florence, Italy, where the movement transitioned throughout all of Europe." - "Renaissance art." Encyclopedia Britannica
Medieval to Renaissance During 500-1500 C.E., Europe went through a transitional phase known as the Medieval time period. The Roman Empire was coming to an end, wars were occurring, and the plague was lingering. This resulted in instability and insecurity among the civilians. The people then began to look towards the Church for hope, as its power and influence increased ("MIDDLE AGES." History.com.). As the Medieval period dragged on, a new start or ‘rebirth’ was needed in Europe, thus leading to the beginning of the Renaissance. Leonardo Da Vinci, an artist, scientist, and above all, a humanist, strived during this period. His talent and techniques and their influence on art greatly affected humanism and humanists, and their respective perspectives on the body and mind of the people. |
“After the fall of Rome, no single state or government united the people who lived on the European continent. Instead, the Catholic Church became the most powerful institution of the medieval period. Kings, queens and other leaders derived much of their power from their alliances with and protection of the Church. Ordinary people across Europe had to “tithe” 10 percent of their earnings each year to the Church; at the same time, the Church was mostly exempt from taxation. These policies helped it to amass a great deal of money and power.” - “THE MIDDLE AGES: THE CATHOLIC CHURCH” History.com
““Historical sources suggest that interest in nature, humanistic learning, and individualism were already present in the late medieval period and became dominant in 15th- and 16th-century.” - “Renaissance Art” Encyclopedia Britannica |