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In the early 14th century, a new way of t Gradually it spread across Europe, stirring up ideas and cultivating change. The birth of the Renaissance was the most profound cultural revolution. It launched Europe out of the Middle Ages and into the modern age. Its dominance spanned three centuries and was responsible for profound changes around the arts, commerce and intellectual pursuits, including a new structure for trade, business owners The Renaissance grew out of new p The notion that man is the measure of all things was a new form of h It gave h Its influence was limitless from science, arts, politics, literature and social endeavors. It spread throughout Europe but its impact varied considerably. T If you Daniel also has excellent classes on how to create great looking world maps so you should definitely check out those as well. But if becoming a digital artist is not for you, Skillshare provides you with thousands of From video editing such as Dan Lou's in-depth course on color grading and filmmaking to cool tricks to impress your friends all the way to core competencies that you can build a career of. The best part is that the first 1000 of you to sign up using the link in the description below will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare Premi Start exploring your creativity today on Skillshare. Culturally the Renaissance nurtured the growth and accomplishments in literature, art and education. The father of Renaissance literature was Petrarch, the Italian poet who first penned the sonnet and sparked the resurgence of the vernacular and Latin literature. Art, natural beauty, depth in visual presentations and intellectual creativity from artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo represent the term Renaissance man. At the same time, the reform of education created new schools for learning and promoted classical The influence was far reac As a movement, it changed the nature of science, encouraging reliability through observation. In politics it inspired internationalism and diplomacy. Furthermore, social upheaval stemmed from a new, modern way of t Generally, Popular theories for what conditions prompted such profound change cover a spectr Some point to Florence'social and political structures as the driving force. Others allude to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks w Finally, the impact of the patronage by the Medici family, the most powerful family in Europe at the time and their commitment to reform, was another big factor. Dating the beginning of the Renaissance is also a puzzle. There is a remarkably romantic attachment to the notion that the official start date should be 1401. T Links to other notorious figures of the late 13th century are the poets Dante Alg Finally, there is the arg What constitutes the Renaissance and its usefulness as a Indeed, the attachment to prominent characters as super protagonists is questionable. Equally, the 19th century exaltation of the term Renaissance appears to have lost some impact. The whole idea of a unified Renaissance as a The word Renaissance is French for rebirth. It first appeared in Jules Michelet's book in 1855 called Modern historians also apply the term to other profound and extensive changes, Of course, some historians question the right of the h In contrast, others point to the similarities of thousand ties between the Middle Ages and the modern era. In northern and central Italy, prosperous city-states grew and flourished from the late Middle Ages onwards. The affluence occurred due to their commercial prowess. Genoa and Venice profited from the trade links with the Levant that were established by the Crusades. Additionally, the Fourth Crusade devastated the commercial prominence of the Byzantine Roman Empire, effectively destroying it as a trade rival, w Trade routes from the east through the Byzantine Empire and Arab states now reached the ports of Genoa, Venice and Pisa. At the same time, silks, dyes and spices reached Italian ports from the Levant. These were then resold to the rest of Europe at Meanw The Poe Valley was rich agricultural land. The champagne fairs or trade fairs attracted goods from France, Germany and the Netherlands with wheat, wool and precious metals arriving through the system of roads and waterways. Mining and agriculture in the northern regions grew due to the profit from substantial trade, as far north as the Baltic and as far south as Egypt. W Florence, for example, imported wool from North Europe and later from Spain. W Throughout the 13th century, the city-states expanded as an economically prosperous entity. It was a period of financial growth throughout Europe. However, nowhere was the impact so profound as for the city-states. Their economy thrived through a European network that linked the commercial hubs of the Mediterranean to the ports of the Hansi Attic League in northern Europe and the Baltic region, creating a strong economic network for the first time since the 4th century. Their prominence in commerce was so great that they became effectively free from the Holy Roman Empire and safe from foreign military intrusion. To support economic growth, the city-states developed an unparalleled trade infrastructure with Florence as the commercial epicenter. They created a system of international banking with the gold floren as the main currency for international trade and a foreign exchange system. They developed joint stock companies, a more sop Between the 11th and 13th centuries, Italy was in a period of growth and change. The population of Italy doubled during the great cathedrals were rebuilt and the Italians migrated from the countryside to the towns. By the 13th century, Venice, Florence and Milan had over 100,000 residents, w Italy reached a 20% rate of urbanization, turning it into the most urbanized society in the world. Commercial endeavors multiplied and took on a new sop In the countryside, the agrarian revolution changed the face of agriculture. Feudalism inevitably declined as the city influence grew. The growth of disposable income created an in-demand market for luxury goods, which in turn led to further trade growth, which then saw the enrichment of tradesmen in ever larger n The commercial routes of Italian cities that spanned the Mediterranean Sea and beyond served as a conveyor belt of culture and knowledge during the 12th century. Amongst the riches transported by merchant s What is more, Byzantine scholars flocked to Italy in the wake of the Ottoman conquest of the Byzantines between the 12th and 15th centuries. T It was a period of great belief in the ancients. H In conclusion, the Renaissance probably began in 14th century Florence due to political restructure and social changes based around the growth of the city-states. It incorporated a new vision of language, art and education. A critical characteristic of the Renaissance was the dependence on observation in science and the development of diplomacy. H It focused on the ability of citizens to interact wit A characteristic of the Renaissance was the concentration on excellence in artistic pursuits. There is significant doubt whether the Renaissance represents cultural advances from the Middle Ages, suggesting that the period was somewhat pessimistic and nostalgic for all t Next up we will look at the intricacies of Italian politics and the rise of the powerful merchant class of the Renaissance. Thank you so much for watc If you enjoyed the video, subscribe as a sacrifice to the algorithm. A big shout out to our patrons for their amazing support and as always, we'll see you in the next one.