The word "renaissance" translates from French as "rebirth." It is a period in European history when people seemed to awaken from the medieval sleep and began to actively engage with sciences, art, and culture. The term "rebirth" signifies a return to something forgotten or once lost, with new inspiration and energy.
The main features of the Renaissance era:
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Study of ancient authors (Homer, Plato, Aristotle)
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Development of science, anatomy, astronomy
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Flourishing of art — Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael
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Humanity is considered the center of the universe (humanism)
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Architecture returns to harmony, symmetry, ancient forms
Thus, at that time, people turned to ancient heritage, the achievements of Ancient Greece and Rome, and began to explore and restore them. For example, the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci was one of those who embodied the ideas of the renaissance. He not only painted but also engaged in science, designed machines, and strove with all his might to understand the world. So the renaissance is not just a period; it is like a second youth for European culture.