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    The Renaissance was a period following the Middle Ages where there was a rebirth of art and learning. The Renaissance started around 1350 and lasted till 1600. The Renaissance initially started in Italy. Individuals in Italy wanted to revive the culture of classical Greece and Rome. Through this process new things were created and accomplished. The Renaissance caused changes in arts and society. Drawings‚ paintings‚ and sculptures focused more on the individual and it was portrayed in a realistic

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    far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving . There is indeed change during the Renaissance period; however‚ those changes cannot be considered as drastic change. Hence‚ I would like to say that the Renaissance is not a revolutionary period. First of all‚ there is no drastic change in the politics in the Renaissance period. Renaissance inherited Feudalism from the Medieval Period . During the Renaissance period‚ we can see that there is a movement of power from feudal lords to the rulers.

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    The Renaissance artistic time period took place in the late 1300’s and early 1400’s. Their art is known for their religiously inspired art work and for their use of fresco and oil paintings. Some of the most well knowns Renaissance art work has revolved on Jesus Christ and the catholic religion. Their patrons were influenced by their own faith‚ humanity and even science. (Stokstad‚ 294). Nothern Europe was known for the Renaissance artistic period. The Baroque artistic time was during the 1700’s

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    Foundation Course in Humanities and Social SciencesAssignment Code: BSHF-101/AST/TMA/2011-12 Answer any two questions in 500 words each. (DCQ) Q1. Compare and contrast the terms ’Industrial’ and ’Post - industrial’ societies. 20 Solution: In sociology‚ industrial society refers to a society driven by the use of technology to enable mass production‚ supporting a large population with a high capacity for division of labour. Such a structure developed in the west in the period of time following

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    The Medieval and Renaissance periods represent two distinct cultures and worldviews. Unlike the Middle-Ages‚ several Renaissance scientists desired to learn about the earth apart from the idea of a Divine Creator‚ and philosophers brought in humanistic thinking. Religion also varied greatly between these two eras. Reformation brought about turmoil during the Renaissance as opposed to the monastic life of the medieval period. One of the less obvious of these changes was that of music. In comparing

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    The Renaissance quite literally was the rebirth of European civilization‚ the Renaissance period saw the rediscovery of classical texts which contributed to the new ways of thinking in humanism as well as the explosion of art which reflected this new way of intellectual thought. The Renaissance put an emphasis on rational thought and held human beings at the centre of life. However‚ this paper will argue that the effects of the Renaissance were not felt by everyone equally‚ women in particular were

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    During the Renaissance time period new techniques formed into history of the arts. The Renaissance artists all portrayed abilities that helped each other out during the years of the Renaissances. The great masters of the Renaissance period grew to become known for‚ not only during their time but also in years to come. During their time period they discovered and developed new techniques that helped them become more aware of what can happen. Renaissance period became famous for the all canvas paintings

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    did the Renaissance Start in Italy? The Renaissance started in Italy because of three reasons. One reason is because of Italy’s flourishing cities. The cities brought in trade‚ allowing new ideas to be spread. The Medici family /merchant class‚ trade‚ and new ideas in architecture and building designs allowed Italy to have such great cities. The second reason is because of the well educated people that lived there. These educated people developed new ideas and philosophies such as Humanism and Secularism

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    The age of the renaissance was age of change for the whole world. It was an age of creativity‚ new ideas and advancements in fields of study such as science‚ literature‚ astrology‚ mathematics and anatomy. The Renaissance changed the view of man on the world from how man viewed the world during the middle ages. The purpose of this essay is to show the vast changes to the world and Mankind that happened at the start of the Renaissance. The Renaissance period started with creativity. This includes

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    paper and the printing devices were the most influencing cause of Renaissance. It is true because the intellectual awareness increased in the real sense only after the invention of printing. 7. Decline of Feudalism: The Renaissance was able to flourish because the Feudalism was declining. The cause of decline of feudalism was the rise of middle class and their support to the kings. It was this middle class which promoted Renaissance only when the feudalism declined. 8. Occupation of Constantinople

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