1 janv. 1300 - The Italian Renaissance begins (Example 2)

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The word renaissance means rebirth. With the Italian Renaissance, they weren’t in words going forward, but they were travelling back in time. The Italian Renaissance is the rebirth of Ancient Greece and Roman culture, which is also called the classical period, where they wanted to rebirth or rebuild certain aspects of the city. It is believed that the renaissance started in Florence, where they were an independent republic, where at the time they were the third largest city in Europe. Wealthy Florentines flaunted their money and power by becoming patrons where they supported artists and intellectuals, where the city became the cultural centre of Europe. Where many famous pieces of art were made, including the statue of David, which was inspired by the ancient cultures.