| | The Renaissance was a cultural “rebirth” that began in [[Florence]], [[Italy]], but spread to all of Europe from about 1300 to 1600 (1700 in Northern Europe). | | The Renaissance was a cultural “rebirth” that began in [[Florence]], [[Italy]], but spread to all of Europe from about 1300 to 1600 (1700 in Northern Europe). |
| − | During this time period, Europeans experienced a renewed interest in classical [[Greek]] and Roman civilization, and subsequently, in learning science, mathematics, literature, the arts and philosophy. [[Christianity]] played a strong role in the renaissance as can be seen [[Christianity and Science|in its influence in the birth of modern science]]. The term “[[Renaissance man]]” has come to mean a person who is remarkably well-rounded and learned in every subject, as this is what was expected of men during the Renaissance of the Nobility. | + | During this time period, Europeans experienced a renewed interest in classical [[Greeks]] and Roman civilization, and subsequently, in learning science, mathematics, literature, the arts and philosophy. [[Christianity]] played a strong role in the renaissance as can be seen [[Christianity and Science|in its influence in the birth of modern science]]. The term “[[Renaissance man]]” has come to mean a person who is remarkably well-rounded and learned in every subject, as this is what was expected of men during the Renaissance of the Nobility. |