The first part of the video that caught my attention was when I heard that Michelangelo used to dissect human corpses to better understand anatomy. This helped him to create more realistic art. You can tell he was very committed to his craft.

The second takeaway I had was when he stated that in medieval times, sometimes you couldn't enter the Florence Cathedral until you were baptized, so there is a baptistry right next door.

The last interesting fact I learned was about the statue of "Mary Magdalene." She was made to show realistic art. She has burns on the outside of her but her "spirits stand strong."

What impacted me the most was that Michelangelo studied corpses to understand human anatomy better, which indicates the commitment and passion they had for these works. I also find it impressive how far humans can go to achieve their objectives. 

Another topic that caught my attention was that they thought the best way to honor God was through their skills and not just kneeling in church asking for prayers. This mentality is maybe cruel but incredible in my opinion because, thanks to this, those artists have left us magnificent works throughout history, and that we can appreciate today. They focused their faith in God on their works, which in my opinion we should take into account today. 

The last topic that caught my attention was that the rebirth of the European world didn't take place in a big city. Florence, a small city, produced many geniuses in so many disciplines like painters, sculptors, or other great artists. Normally, people would think that the world changed starting from the influence of a big city, however, the historical contribution of Florence to the world is incredibly disproportionate to its size. 

It was interesting to me how so much of the Greek and Roman characteristics and art came back during the time of the renaissance. Following the Middle Ages, it’s cool to see such a rich culture coming back to influence a new time and people.

Second, I found it fascinating how religion saw a change from the Middle Ages. Before, it was much more strict and didn’t allow for new ideas as much. Whereas in the renaissance, art was adopted as a means to worship and practice religion.

Lastly, it’s nice to see elements of art from other time periods and how those have been changed and interpreted. Also, it’s cool to see how technical skills have improved from past times we have studied.

Takeaway 2 (art) The documentary brings to life some incredible masterpieces, like Michelangelo’s "David" and Botticelli’s "The Birth of Venus." These works not only showcase the artists' incredible talent but also reflect the humanist ideas that were so important during the Renaissance.

Takeaways 3 (architecture) You can't talk about Florence without mentioning its breathtaking architecture. The Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are standout examples that show just how innovative and beautiful Renaissance design could be.