The Renaissance
Andrew S. 1st period
What was the change during the renaissance time period
The renaissance was in the years 1300-1600. they were first in Italy. Renaissance was the rebirth of art and learning. It started to spread because of trade. it got into Florence because of the Medici family. The renaissance's were people who came away from the church and focus on there own things.
who were the people associated with the change
Da Vinci
Da Vinci was a famous painter during this time. He was a real renascence man. He painted a famous ported called the Mona Lisa this was not the only one he painted. He was a true living definition of a renaissance man he did everything. He was a scientist,artiest,and many more things.
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was another renaissance man. He built the statue of David and the Sistine Chaplin. He was another renaissance man. He was also a inadvertent so that helped him with his statues.
Medici family
This family was important to the renaissance because the ruled Florence and they were bankers. This family was rich and had power. Because of there power they were successful. They were the ones who started the renaissance and brought it to Florence.
How did the change impact society at this time
- During the change of the renaissance's time it expanded the learning of art and architecture. They started to leave the church and focus more on themselves instead of religion. Because of the leaving of the church they started embrace themselves through paintings and statues.
How is that change evidenced in today's modern society
There is evidence of the change because today there are more people still think in humanism ways. There is still a social status. You can move up or down it. Money is still a big part in society to day. If you have a lot of money then you are on the high part of the social status but if you don't have a lot of money then you are on the lower part of this status.