Question

Explain what is meant by the Renaissance period. Which two past cultures were rediscovered during this period?

Answer 1

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Renaissance period:

• The Renaissance is the term that is given to the period where there occurred rebirth of the European art, culture, politics and economy.
• It connected the Middle Ages with the modern era.
• Some of the greatest painters, sculptors, scientists and philosophers prospered during this time.
• There were major advancements in the fields of humanity, astronomy, printing press, art and literature.
• Shakespearean works belonged to the late period of Renaissance.

• The scholars during this period were mostly interested in bringing back the Roman and Greek cultures.

Two past cultures were rediscovered during this period:

• Roman culture

• Greek  culture

Answer 2

Answer:

The literary meaning of the term renaissance is rebirth. The period brought about the revival of interest in Greek and Roman literature and art. The people of the times wanted to revive the culture by adding their own ideas. They felt that ancient Greek and Roman traditions were rich in cultural heritage. The cultures of the ancient Greeks and Romans were rediscovered during the Italian Renaissance.

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