RENAISSANCE (nov 20, 1300 – aug 7, 1600)
Description:
Renaissance: “rebirth” (French) of the culture of classical antiquity.
CONTEXT
-Black Death - got rid of social order, “church sucks” mentality.
-100 Years War - caused new technology, assemblies.
-Peasant Revolts - got rid of social order, abolished serfdom.
-Great Schism - “church sucks”.
WHY DID THE RENAISSANCE HAPPEN?
-Trade & Prosperity:
-Trade revived in 11th Century.
-Florence became commercial hub.
-Leisure and Luxury.
-Commissioned Works of Art
-The plague
Communes/republics of North Italy:
-Centralized nobility - settled in larger towns (communes).
-Oligarchy (a small governing group) formed.
-Appearances of courts, artworks, palaces.
City-states and balance of power:
-Practically the formation of tiny countries
-Constant power struggle (inspired new technology)
-Balance of power diplomacy
-Powerful families
The Printed Word:
-Technology
-Rapid information spread.
-Books became more accessible.
-More education, spread of ideas.
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