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Lillian Stack- Cultural



 Renaissance comes from the French word “rebirth”. One website states, “Nevertheless, the period marks the high water mark of English literary accomplishment” (Renaissance). During the Renaissance many literature was written, and shared with the people. The rebirth of this era included English elte of classical learning. It also included new discoveries of authors. Printing was invented during this time, so it made it easier for literature to get published. Also printing caused more people to read the published literature. However, it also was the time period that new sculptures started to be created.

"Periods: Renaissance." Renaissance Period. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.

"Renaissance." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Mar. 2014. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.

Catherine Gavin- Historical



The renaissance was one of the most important times in history, contributing greatly to the art and culture that is seen today. The name itself even means ‘rebirth,’ “implying a rediscovery of rational civilization” (History World). This age came right after the Dark Ages, which included the Black Plague. During this time, the European world was in disarray, not knowing what to do when many of the people were wiped out. The the renaissance came along and opened the minds of everyone, restoring order to Europe. Many of the contributions that the Renaissance made would be in literature, sculptures, and art. Although the dividing line between the medieval ages and the renaissance is not clear, it can be shown in the art that began to appear. Many of the most famous paintings and artists come from that time, such as the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci. Culture and art started to come back to the world, making this the age of renewal and a new chance. The history of this place has shaped the culture and the way that life is lived now.

"History of the Renaissance." History of the Renaissance. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2014.

"Italian Renaissance." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.

AIM - Everyone

The main purpose of the renaissance period was rebirth and art. To most historians it is considered, “a time of the revival of classical learning and wisdom after a long period of cultural decline and stagnation” (Guisepi). This revival of art and culture is said to be the reason that the world is so prosperous now. It set guidelines for the people of the future, creating what has never been created before. To the people of today, it is looked upon as a time of great advances in art and culture. It has shaped how people think about real art. It also showed how much culture and humans could spring back from a horrible time. Even though they had faced hardships in the past, that didn’t stop everyone from creating masterpieces that would be known by billions of people.

Guisepi, R. A. "History of the Renaissance in Europe: A Rebirth, Renewal, Rediscovery." History of the Renaissance in Europe: A Rebirth,

 Renewal, Rediscovery. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.

"History of the Renaissance." History of the Renaissance. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2014.

Sarah Wilson -Audience

The Renaissance Period started in 14th century Italy. Then spread throughout Europe till the 17th century. The human race was flourishing at this time. The common folk learning literature, science, art and things that were not as prevalent in earlier years. The audience of the Renaissance would be the common people. These people are who made the Renaissance what they were. The “advances middle ages” ( Renaissance). The Middle Ages were before the Renaissance. New advances were going on during the Renaissance people had more time on their hands to create music and other entertainment. The a udience of the Renaissance was an interesting folk of people.

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