Renaissance
- A revival or rebirth of cultural
awareness and learning that took place during the fourteenth and
fifteenth centuries, particularly in Italy, but also in Germany
and other European countries. The period
was characterized by a renewed interest in ancientGreek and Romanart
and design and included an emphasis
on human beings, their environment, science, and philosophy.
Examples of Renaissance works
of art are listed on two pages:
Renaissance
- A revival or rebirth of cultural
awareness and learning that took place during the fourteenth and
fifteenth centuries, particularly in Italy, but also in Germany
and other European countries. The period
was characterized by a renewed interest in ancient
Greek and Roman art
and design and included an emphasis
on human beings, their environment, science, and philosophy.
