The word Renaissance is derived from French word “renaitre”
meaning 'rebirth'and refers to the revival of ancient Classical Greek and
Roman philosophy,literature and arts.
The Renaissance
Period: (14th - 17th Centuries)
1. Meaning rebirth or revival --- historical period of
approximately 300 years marked by a revival in art, literature, and learning.
2. The period served as a bridge or transition between medieval and modern
Western Europe.
Distinctive Feature
1. It began with the rediscovery of Greco-Roman Civilization
which had been neglected during the Middle Ages.
2. It emphasized reason, a questioning attitude,
experimentation, and free inquiry. This is contrasted with the medieval concern
with faith, authority, and tradition.
3. It glorified the individual and approved worldly
pleasures, viewing life as worthwhile for its own sake, not chiefly as a
preparation for the life to come (salvation).
4. Focused attention upon secular society rather than the
medieval preoccupation with the Church and religious affairs.
5. Featured great
achievements in literature, art, and science.
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