Renaissance - 11 World History
The renaissance ? 11 World History Between 1350 and 1550 Overview: The Renaissance changed the way Europeans viewed learning and the world It was defined by the attitudes and ideas that sparked new intellectual and artistic achievements ? namely the desire to question one?s surroundings, and explore it?s properties. Literally means rebirth or revival (meant in relation to culture and learning) Considered a period of change between the medieval and modern age Marked by: Rise of trade Development of cities and towns Impulse to explore new parts of the world (often for raw goods) Individualism