1. THE RENAISSANCE

2. WHAT WAS IT?
It was the rebirth of culture & learning in Western Europe from 1300 to 1600.
It’s considered the beginning of modern thought in Western Europe.

3. CHANGES IN ART
Art was influenced by the styles of Ancient Greece & Rome.
Art became more realistic.
Art was both secular (non-religious) as well as religious.
Writers wrote in their native language instead of just Latin.

4. HUMANISM
A movement that focused on human potential & achievements.

5. THE PRINTING PRESS Perfected in 1440
Made it possible to produce more books, quicker, & cheaper.
Helped spread new ideas & sparked a desire for learning.