What is Renaissance
The Renaissance is a period in history and a cultural movement marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, covering the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by an effort to revive and surpass the ideas and achievements of classical antiquity; it occurred after the crisis of the Late Middle Ages and was associated with great social change in most fields and disciplines, including art, architecture, politics, literature, exploration and science. Those who advocate for a “long Renaissance” may, in addition to the conventional periodization, place the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century and the end of the Renaissance in the 17th century.The conventional viewpoint places more emphasis on the early modern characteristics of the Renaissance and contends that it was a departure from the past. On the other hand, many historians of today place more emphasis on the medieval aspects of the Renaissance and contend that it was an extension of the Middle Ages. The early Renaissance of the 15th century and the Italian Proto-Renaissance, which began around 1250 or 1300, overlap significantly with the Late Middle Ages, which is traditionally dated to approximately 1350–1500. The Middle Ages themselves were a lengthy period filled with gradual changes, similar to the modern age. The Renaissance, which is a transitional period between both the Middle Ages and the Modern Age, has close similarities to both of these periods, particularly the late and early sub-periods of either of the two.
How you will benefit
(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:
Chapter 1: Renaissance
Chapter 2: Periodization
Chapter 3: Coluccio Salutati
Chapter 4: Leonardo Bruni
Chapter 5: Dark Ages (historiography)
Chapter 6: Renaissance humanism
Chapter 7: Renaissance art
Chapter 8: Italian Renaissance
Chapter 9: Northern Renaissance
Chapter 10: Poggio Bracciolini
Chapter 11: Late Middle Ages
Chapter 12: Italian classical music
Chapter 13: Science in the Renaissance
Chapter 14: Humanism
Chapter 15: Manufacturing
Chapter 16: Renaissance architecture in Central and Eastern Europe
Chapter 17: Continuity thesis
Chapter 18: Industrial Revolution
Chapter 19: Jacopo d'Angelo
Chapter 20: Greek scholars in the Renaissance
Chapter 21: Index of Renaissance articles
(II) Answering the public top questions about renaissance.
(III) Real world examples for the usage of renaissance in many fields.
Who this book is for
Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Renaissance.