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Eurpoean Renaissance

During the European History, the renaissance period was the most talked about by the modern scholars (1300 and 1600). It was the period of new inventions and beliefs.

The Renaissance was drastically different from the Middle Ages. During the middle Ages the church held most of the power and Its economy was agriculturally based. Exploration and learning Was almost put to a stop. During the Renaissance society was Transformed into a society increasingly dominated by central political Institutions with an urban commercial attitude. Also, people's Curiosity overcame their fear and many people started to venture out
and explore. New schools and colleges became more and more common.

During this period, the revolution of new forms of painting, art and sculpture. During the Renaissance, artist were no longer regarded as mere artisans, as they had been to the medieval past, but for the first time emerged as independent personalities, compared to poets and writers. Oil Painting was also invented during this period only.


The Renaissance also had an effect on the general society. Many people became interested in politics. Also, people became interested in the world outside of their towns. Many became explorers, merchants, and mapmakers. Religion especially changed during the Renaissance.

The Renaissance produced many great minds. Leonardo da Vinci was one of these. His most famous works are the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Although he was not regarded as a genius in his time. He had numerous works of art such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

In conclusion, the Renaissance was a time of new awakening in Europe.

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