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Understanding the Renaissance Era

The document discusses the beginning of the modern age in Europe through the Renaissance period. It describes the Renaissance as a complex transitional movement between medieval and modern times, marked by a decline of feudalism and rise of modern science. Key events that influenced the Renaissance included the fall of Constantinople in 1453, which spread Greek knowledge and scholars to Europe, and the Crusades, which increased contact between Europe and Asia. The Renaissance first began in Italy and later spread due to factors like Italy's role as the Roman Empire seat and the migration of thinkers after Constantinople's fall. The Renaissance had wide-ranging impacts, including developments in art, literature, science, and the rise of nation-states and humanism.

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Understanding the Renaissance Era

The document discusses the beginning of the modern age in Europe through the Renaissance period. It describes the Renaissance as a complex transitional movement between medieval and modern times, marked by a decline of feudalism and rise of modern science. Key events that influenced the Renaissance included the fall of Constantinople in 1453, which spread Greek knowledge and scholars to Europe, and the Crusades, which increased contact between Europe and Asia. The Renaissance first began in Italy and later spread due to factors like Italy's role as the Roman Empire seat and the migration of thinkers after Constantinople's fall. The Renaissance had wide-ranging impacts, including developments in art, literature, science, and the rise of nation-states and humanism.

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THE BEGINNING OF

THE MODERN AGE IN


EUROPE
RENAISSANCE

INTRODUCTION

Renaissance

means re birth or

revival
It stands for a complex transitional
movement in Europe between
medieval and modern times.
The changes in renaissance signifies
decline of feudalism, beginning of
modern science , invention of
printing press, discovery of new
trade routes and so on and so for.

Source of renaissance period


The

two most important


works that provide ample
source of information about
the renaissance period are:
1)Michelangelos work
2) the Ninety Five Theses of
Martin Luther

Causes of Renaissance
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OF CONSTANTINOPLE

[Link]

OF FEUDALISM
[Link] OF POWERFUL MONARCHY
[Link] OF KINGS,
NOBLES AND WEALTHY PEOPLE
[Link]

Fate of constantinople
Constantinople

fell into the hands of


the Turks in AD 1453.
Many greek and roman scholars
were,forced to shift to Rome and other
parts of Europe.
Scholars began to spread Greek
Knowledge and culture and in this
way revived the interest of the people .

DECLINE OF FEUDALISM
The decline of feudalism, which was the
basis of life during the medieval
period,greatly contributed to the rise of
Renaissance.
Feudalism was against progress.
The peace and freedom that prevailed after
the decline of feudalism favoured the
growth of new learning.

CRUSADES
The crusades or the religious
wars between the Christians
and Muslims.
Brought the people into direct
contact with the people of Asia
was highly developed.
The crusades also provided an
impetus to trade and commerce
between eastern and western.

[Link]

THINKERS
[Link] OF EDUCATION
[Link] OF INQUIRY
[Link] OF SCIENCE
[Link] OF PRINTING
PRESS
[Link] EXPLORATION

Principles of
Renaissance

[Link]
Glorification

of

Human Form
[Link] of Enquiry

Beginning of Renaissance
The

renaissance first began in Italy


and later spread to other countries
because of the following reasons:
a) Italy was the seat of the glorious
roman empire.
b) As a result of the fall of
Constantinople a large number of
people and thinkers migrated to
Italy.

c)

The enormous wealth which Italy


had accumulated as a result of trade
with the east also contributed to the
rise of renaissance.

d)

As a result of crusades, geographical


explorations and contact with the east
the renaissance period started.

Impact of
Renaissance
The renaissance had a great
impact on the various aspects
of life:
1) ART
2) PAINTING: Leonardo da
Vinci, Michelangelo and
Raphael.
3)SCULPTURES

4)

LITERATURE: literature in Italy,


literature in England and literature in
other European countries.

5.

) SCIENCE: Astronomy,
medical science and
mathematics

6)

Geography:
Portuguese explorations
and Spanish
explorations.
a) Columbus
b) Amerigo Vispucci
c) Ferdinand Magellan

Consequence of Renaissance
1. Led to reformation movement.
2. Development of humanism
3. Development of scientific
outlook
4.

Rise of monarchial form


government

of

5.

Development of arts
6. Rise of middle class
7. Rise and growth of
nation states
8. Consequence of
geographical explorations

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