Renaissance Art & History Learning Tool

Explore the Renaissance! Data is illustrative. For in-depth study, consult scholarly sources.

The Renaissance: A Rebirth

The Renaissance, meaning "rebirth," was a transformative period in European history, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity. Spanning roughly from the 14th to the 17th century, it began in Italy and spread across Europe. This era witnessed a resurgence of interest in the classical art, literature, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome, leading to profound innovations in art, science, politics, and intellectual thought.

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