The Renaissance is a french word which means "Rebirth." It refers go the time period when there was a revival of classical learning and wisdom in Europe. The Renaissance saw many contributions to different fields and domains.
It is generally believed that the Renaissance movement started in 14th Century in Italy, right after the end of the middle ages and it reached its height 15th Century. The Renaissance spread to the rest of the Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Renaissance started in Florence, Italy, a place with a rich cultural history where wealthy citizens could afford to support budding artists.
The Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical literature, art and philosophy. Some of the greatest authors, philoshpher, scientists and artists thrived during the Renaissance. It is credited with bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization.
Dante, Petrarch, and Machiavelli are some of the earliest Italian thinkers of the Renaissance.Leonardo da Vinci, Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardic, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael) and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (Michelangelo) are some of The prominent Italian Renaissance artists.