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The Renaissance

The Renaissance was a cultural movement from the 14th to 17th centuries that revived classical learning and art, beginning in Italy and reshaping Western civilization. It fostered humanism, scientific inquiry, and artistic innovation, with figures like da Vinci and Michelangelo leading the way. Key advancements included the scientific revolution and the invention of the printing press, which democratized knowledge and emphasized individual achievement.

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The Renaissance

The Renaissance was a cultural movement from the 14th to 17th centuries that revived classical learning and art, beginning in Italy and reshaping Western civilization. It fostered humanism, scientific inquiry, and artistic innovation, with figures like da Vinci and Michelangelo leading the way. Key advancements included the scientific revolution and the invention of the printing press, which democratized knowledge and emphasized individual achievement.

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The Renaissance

The Renaissance

The Renaissance, meaning "rebirth," was a cultural movement spanning the 14th to 17th centuries that
revived classical learning and art in Europe. It began in Italy and spread northward, fundamentally reshaping
Western civilization.

Scholars rediscovered ancient Greek and Roman texts, igniting new interest in humanism, philosophy, and
science. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created masterpieces that combined technical skill
with innovative perspectives. The invention of the printing press by Gutenberg around 1440 democratized
knowledge.

Key developments included the scientific revolution, which challenged medieval thinking, and the expansion
of trade that brought wealth to merchant families like the Medici. This period saw the birth of modern science,
improved techniques in painting and sculpture, and renewed focus on individual achievement.

The Renaissance laid the foundation for the modern world by emphasizing reason, observation, and human
potential.

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