Alessia Colomer
The Renaissance
, What was the
Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a profound pe
European artistic, cultural, econom
political “rebirth” following the Midd
It’s estimated to have occurred from
up to the 17th century. The Renai
encouraged the rediscovery of litera
and classical philosophy. Because of t
of the most exceptional artists, th
authors, statesmen and scientists in
were known to thrive during this
The Renaissance is generally conside
bridge between the Middle Ages a
modern-day civilization.
,How was it relevant for us today?
The level of artistic and architectural production during
this time is astounding, so much so that centuries later
works produced during the Renaissance continue to
capture the public’s imagination. There are many reasons
why the Renaissance is an important area of study. Not
only is the period highly engaging, but it also offers us
several lessons by which we can approach the world
today.
, What has it taught us?
The power of looking to the Importance of continual The Renaissance thrived
past for insights and inspiration innovation connecting the past, presen
Patrons, scholars, artists, and engineers
Even though it’s been underappreciated future.
throughout time, the leaders of that
of the Renaissance looked back to time were very forward-thinking in their In historical retrospect, the Renaiss
their ancient ancestors in order to help approaches. In fact, we can still find a is arguably the best example of
them craft their world in the fifteenth push towards using new means to civilization with its feet in worlds o
and sixteenth centuries. The old address problems during the past and the future. Historians tod
Roman and Greek civilizations were Renaissance period. For example: consider the period preceding th
the most looked back to, since they Renaissance to be the Middle Ag
were advanced to an incredible · In the world of art, principles of which effectively began with the fa
extent. The Renaissance teaches us perspective and physical realism were Rome in the fifth century and lasted
the power of looking to the past for explored which allowed for the creation of some eight or nine centuries.
insights and inspiration in dealing with more and more realistic illusions in painted
today’s issues. By looking to the past and sculpted images, thus revolutionizing Following the Renaissance, the wo
for guidance today, not only can we the world of art. started changing in several signific
find potential sources of answers, but ways. The Enlightenment, the Indu
also ways to address current challenges ·In the world of engineering, we find Revolution, and the Scientific Revolu
that previous societies have faced. challenges being overcome through the use gradually developed on the heels o
of forward-looking innovation. One of the thinking that had emerged in th
most famous examples of this is when decades and centuries before. T
Filippo Brunelleschi designed and executed Renaissance was thus the “gateway
the dome which covered the transept of the modern world.
the Florence cathedral.
The Renaissance
, What was the
Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a profound pe
European artistic, cultural, econom
political “rebirth” following the Midd
It’s estimated to have occurred from
up to the 17th century. The Renai
encouraged the rediscovery of litera
and classical philosophy. Because of t
of the most exceptional artists, th
authors, statesmen and scientists in
were known to thrive during this
The Renaissance is generally conside
bridge between the Middle Ages a
modern-day civilization.
,How was it relevant for us today?
The level of artistic and architectural production during
this time is astounding, so much so that centuries later
works produced during the Renaissance continue to
capture the public’s imagination. There are many reasons
why the Renaissance is an important area of study. Not
only is the period highly engaging, but it also offers us
several lessons by which we can approach the world
today.
, What has it taught us?
The power of looking to the Importance of continual The Renaissance thrived
past for insights and inspiration innovation connecting the past, presen
Patrons, scholars, artists, and engineers
Even though it’s been underappreciated future.
throughout time, the leaders of that
of the Renaissance looked back to time were very forward-thinking in their In historical retrospect, the Renaiss
their ancient ancestors in order to help approaches. In fact, we can still find a is arguably the best example of
them craft their world in the fifteenth push towards using new means to civilization with its feet in worlds o
and sixteenth centuries. The old address problems during the past and the future. Historians tod
Roman and Greek civilizations were Renaissance period. For example: consider the period preceding th
the most looked back to, since they Renaissance to be the Middle Ag
were advanced to an incredible · In the world of art, principles of which effectively began with the fa
extent. The Renaissance teaches us perspective and physical realism were Rome in the fifth century and lasted
the power of looking to the past for explored which allowed for the creation of some eight or nine centuries.
insights and inspiration in dealing with more and more realistic illusions in painted
today’s issues. By looking to the past and sculpted images, thus revolutionizing Following the Renaissance, the wo
for guidance today, not only can we the world of art. started changing in several signific
find potential sources of answers, but ways. The Enlightenment, the Indu
also ways to address current challenges ·In the world of engineering, we find Revolution, and the Scientific Revolu
that previous societies have faced. challenges being overcome through the use gradually developed on the heels o
of forward-looking innovation. One of the thinking that had emerged in th
most famous examples of this is when decades and centuries before. T
Filippo Brunelleschi designed and executed Renaissance was thus the “gateway
the dome which covered the transept of the modern world.
the Florence cathedral.
