What Is · History
Renaissance
European cultural rebirth
The Renaissance spanned roughly the 14th–17th centuries, reviving classical ideas and advancing art, science, and literature.
- humanism
- classical revival
- art
- science
- literature
Origins
Began in Italian city-states with patronage fueling art and scholarship.
Key Figures
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo exemplified blended art and science.
Legacy
Shifted Europe toward secular inquiry, perspective in art, and scientific observation.