THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCE 1485-1625 http://www.jwhallahan.com/teachers/docs/148_THE%20ENGLISH%20RENAISSANCE.ppt
Brought from the European mainland [Italy], The Renaissance was a “rebirth” of Classical [Ancient Greek and Roman] literature and culture
One of its primary tenets was Humanism-the celebration of individualistic and critical spirit, and emphasis on secular concerns
Stressed that the proper way to study and see the world was through human observation and intellect
Led to advances in…
Art
Exploration
Science
Literature