What was the Renaissance?

What was the Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned the period from the 14th to 17th century beginning in Italy in the late middle ages then later spreading to the rest of Europe. 

This is a photo that depicts what the Renaissance was like.

The Renaissance marks the period of the middle ages and the rise of the modern world. It represents a cultural rebirth from the 14th to 17th century and bridges the period of art throughout Europe during the mid 15th century. 

Culturally, Europe had made many significant advances thanks to the renaissance including the advent of printing. The Renaissance also helped shaped the modern world today as it was then that Europeans began to value education and vigorous scientific training. it was then when numerous scientists, artists, poets, writers and philosophers began to flourish like: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Galileo, William Shakespeare among many more.