The Renaissance

The Renaissance is a period in cultural history that began in the 14th century and ended around the 17th century. On the Italian peninsula, a movement emerged from humanism that showed a greater appreciation for antiquity. Within the cultural world, there was an endeavor to revive the classical era, which had declined during the Middle Ages; Renaissance literally means rebirth. New styles in architecture, literature, and art were introduced, and the Renaissance is now considered an important period in cultural history.