The printing press is credited with inspiring this change
Through Italian Traders and diplomats
Eventually spread to Northern Europe
Were afraid to challenge the classics
Experiments were not used to prove thoeries
The foundations for secular music were founded
Greek and Roman aspects of architectural technique were combined
Better expressions on faces of people
Movement was shown with greater precision
Perspective was achieved in the paintings
Backgrounds were landscapes and structures instead of solid color
A more realistic human form
Many breakthroughs were made in the techniques used in paintings
Religious figures were given human form
Revolutions in the fields of
Where men could be prepared for the world, in the fields of
Vied for a new kind of education system
These men called themselves
Men in the city states were interested in the classic works
Citizens were involved in
Italy was divided into a series of City-States at that time
Because of the lucrative industries of
Wealth could be used to buy
Incredibly wealthy cities
Adopts aspects of Greek, Roman, Italian Cultures from the East
Source of Income and profit for cities
Constant contact with Roman empire
European Renaissance originated in italy
Curiosity about natural phenomenon
Gave credit to Individuals for a variety of achievements
Taking pride in Humanist-centered acheivements and aspects of interest in the humanist philosophy
Interest in all aspects of Man's life
Focused on Man's overall development
Focus is more on Man than God
Were more focused on man's life on earth than God's world
Concerned about life in the present
Paintings that were centered on man were seen well before this period
Greek & Roman Scholars had already arrived in Italy
Classical pieces were already well known
Change in attitude and thought
Many works of Art and Literature