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From Darkness to Light: The Renaissance Begins

During the Middle Ages, a period that took place between the fall of ancient Rome in 476 A.D. and the beginning of the 14th century, Europeans made few advances in science and art.

Also known as the "Dark Ages," the era is often branded as a time of war, ignorance, famine and pandemics such as the Black Death.

Some historians, however, believe that such grim depictions of the Middle Ages were greatly exaggerated, though many agree that there was relatively little regard for ancient Greek and Roman philosophies and learning at the time.

Humanism

During the 14th century, a cultural movement called humanism began to gain momentum in Italy. Among its many principles, humanism promoted the idea that man was the center of his universe, and people should embrace human achievements in education, classical arts, literature and science.

In the 1450s, the invention of the Gutenberg printing press allowed for improved communication throughout Europe and for ideas to spread more quickly.

As a result of this advance in communication, little-known texts from early humanist authors such as those by Francesco Petrarch and Giovanni Boccaccio, which promoted the renewal of traditional Greek and Roman culture and values, were printed and distributed to the masses.

Additionally, many scholars believe advances in international finance and trade impacted culture in Europe and set the stage for the Renaissance.

Medici Family

The Renaissance started in Florence, Italy, a place with a rich cultural history where wealthy citizens could afford to support budding artists.

Members of the powerful Medici family, which ruled Florence for more than 60 years, were famous backers of the movement.

Great Italian writers, artists, politicians and others declared that they were participating in an intellectual and artistic revolution that would be much different from what they experienced during the Dark Ages.

The movement first expanded to other Italian city-states, such as Venice, Milan, Bologna, Ferrara and Rome. Then, during the 15th century, Renaissance ideas spread from Italy to France and then throughout western and northern Europe.

Although other European countries experienced their Renaissance later than Italy, the impacts were still revolutionary.

Key Figures of the Renaissance

Some of the most famous and groundbreaking Renaissance intellectuals, artists, scientists and writers include the likes of:

Giotto (1266-1337): Italian painter and architect whose more realistic depictions of human emotions influenced generations of artists. Best known for his frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.

William Tyndale (1494-1536): English biblical translator, humanist and scholar burned at the stake for translating the Bible into English.

William Byrd (1539/40-1623): English composer known for his development of the English madrigal and his religious organ music.

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Renaissance Period: Timeline, Art & Facts

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The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic "rebirth" following the M...

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Good Day, Class!

I am sir Jayson and this will be our new topic for this semester. Our discussion will revolve around the history of renaissance. Kindly watch this video for you to be enlightened about this topic. Thank you and have a good day.

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Brief History of the Renaissance | 5 MINUTES

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Please read each question carefully and choose the best answer from the four options provided. This quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions about the Renaissance. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Good luck!

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Create a colorful and informative infographic that shows the most important ideas, people, and events of the Renaissance.

What to Include:

1. Title – Make it creative.

2. Time Period – When did the Renaissance happen?

3. Topics – Choose at least 3 of these:

Humanism

Art and Artists (e.g. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo)

Science and Discoveries (e.g. Galileo, Copernicus)

The Printing Press

Changes in Religion (Protestant Reformation)

Important Cities (e.g. Florence)

4. Pictures or Icons – Add drawings or visuals for each topic.

5. Fun Facts or Quotes – Include 2–3 interesting facts.

6. Your Name and Section

How to Make It:

You can use Canva, Google Slides, Google Drawings, or draw it by hand on a clean sheet of paper.

Be neat, creative, and accurate.

Due Date: November 3, 2025 at 11:59

Grading (25 points total):

Correct Information – 10 points

Creativity – 5 points

Use of Visuals – 5 points

Clear Layout – 3 points

Effort and Neatness – 2 points

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🎨 ✨ The Renaissance: A Rebirth of Brilliance ✨

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that the world has turned into a giant art gallery paintings, music, inventions, and ideas are everywhere! That’s what the Renaissance felt like.

The word “Renaissance” means rebirth — a time when people in Europe (around the 14th to 17th century) started to rediscover art, science, and learning after the long Middle Ages. It began in Italy, especially in cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome, and later spread across Europe.

🎭 Famous Faces of the Renaissance:

Leonardo da Vinci – The ultimate “Renaissance Man”! He painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and even designed flying machines centuries before airplanes existed!

Michelangelo – Sculpted David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel — imagine painting while lying on your back for years!

Raphael – Known for his beautiful and peaceful paintings like The School of Athens.

Galileo Galilei – The “Father of Modern Science” who used a telescope to study the stars.

William Shakespeare – The greatest playwright who gave us timeless stories like Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.