Renaissance: Renaissance was a period found in the history of European in the 14th to 17th century which is the cultural bridge arising between the middle ages and the recent history. It began as a movement in Italy which later spread in another part of Europe. This period marked the begging of the modern age. It was its invented idea of humanism which was engineered from after Greek traditional philosophy was rediscovered. The new thinking led to a revolution in arts, architecture, science and literature but it was not experienced in the whole of Europe (Luebering 11). In this period, there was 9discovery and exploration of new continents. There was also the decline in the feudal system, growth in the commerce industry, revolution in the printing industry and gunpowder. It was the time 1classical learning and wisdom was revived after a long period of stagnation. Despite the fact that Renaissance led to change in many pursuits including social and political fields, it is known for artistic development and contribution of polymaths such as Leonardo da Vince and Michel Angelo. Origin and rise of Renaissance Middle age was used by the famous scholar 1in the 15th century to separate the interval between the downfall of the classical world of Greece and Rome which was found again at the beginning of their century, a movement they felt and were willing to participate. The wrong 1period of the darkness had once been expressed by Petrarch earlier. Happenings at the end of Middle Ages more so in the beginning of the 12th century set in the motion of series of social political and intellectual change than formed renaissance(Spielvogel 154). They led to fall of 1Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire. It provides a stable and unifying base for the organization of spiritual life, recognition of outstanding of city states and monarchies. There was also recognition and development of national languages, and there were breaks up in the ancient feudal structures(Spielvogel 156). 5The spirit of renaissance took many forms and was expressed by intellectual movements known as humanism. It was started by secular men rather than scholars who had dominance in the development of scholastic philosophy. Causes of a renaissance. Reintroduction of classical works Many people were lost and existed only in the East 7in Western Europe at the start of Renaissance; this happened 7in both Christian and Muslim states. Many tests were introduced in Europe by merchants who were taking opportunity brought by anger for old text. Due to delving in the old libraries, old ideas were into new meeting point ready to work on them(Luebering 85). The Printing Press There was hunger of forgotten text 10in Europe, but the new printing press allowed works to be produced in large quantities. The printing press was able to reach a wider audience than the old handwritten method. It allowed Renaissance to grow entirely in Europe. During the same period, humanism emerged. 4Renaissance humanism was a new way of thinking and approaching the world which based the ground for the 12new form of curriculum for the learning individuals. Humanist thinkers were able to challenge the thinking of the old scholarly thoughts(Gangwere 43). The new mindset allowed the Renaissance to develop. Political position Renaissance is in the position to change the composition of arts and outlook of an artist. There was a need for 2wealthy patrons to push it and Renaissance Italy was convenient. The political shift in the governing class of Italy before the period led to rulers of most monarchs being new people with no political history (Jacoby 238). It implied that artist use of 4Renaissance ideas was supported and able to produce useful masterpieces. As the movement continued, church and other rulers from were able to2use their wealth to adopt new styles to keep them on track new. New wealth and the Black Death The Black Death spread across Europe back in the 14th century killing half the population. Some of the survivors found themselves financially and socially fit and helped them climb the ladder and it was evidenced in Italy where mobility was much higher. Renaissance led to the development of commerce which gives rise to Renaissance artists (Zirpolo 338). 1348 plague and the war that followed submerged the revival of both humanistic studies and the interest in individualism, and this did not end until the 15th century. The environment 6in Florence was so favorable to the arts and re civic pride of Florentines saw the expression in statues of the patron saints. Peace and war These period has 8been credited for allowing Renaissance to spread and become a global phenomenon in Europe. The end of a war between England and France which had lasted for than hundred years allowed the Renaissance ideals to be impacted in this two nations (Luebering 21). The war between France and Italy also allowed for the Renaissance ideas to penetrate in Italy. Artistic developments and rise of Florence Art was an essential contributor for a renaissance to achieve it perfect formulation. Art was seen as a branch of knowledge capable of providing man with God's image and insights into man's position on earth. People like da Vinci saw it like science which helped in exploring nature and records of discoveries. In 13th and 14th century; Renaissance proper was proceeded by proto-renaissance which drew closer encouragement from Franciscan radicalism (Zirpolo 360). The doings of an original artist of the proto-renaissance period reviews a new style that depends on the straightforward and clear structure with high psychological involvement rather than flat compositions predecessors and contemporaries like Florentine painter and the Siennese painter Duccio. In conclusion, the Renaissance period was an important factor in the development of the Western Europe, and the effect it had was dark. It did not only affect the worlds of art, music, and literature but also in politics, religion, and society in general. There were a lot of advancement during this period made I several areas of technology and in thoughts which were a stepping stone to western civilization. Renaissance was just a word discovered in the 19th century to refer to the period in which art and literature grew in Europe. The concept of education undergone a massive transformation which was significantly widened. The school came to be regarded production tool for a real 11man who should be in a position to appreciate art, music, and poetry. Renaissance facilitated 3to the development of a scientific attitude which encouraged people to accept things that only appealed to their lesson. This science outlook gave a flashback to the blind faith and inspired new discoveries which led to human civilization. This period can also be credited for evolution in a monarchical system of government in the entire Europe. The desire for people to have peace was fueled and this led to enhancement of monarch powers. There was a way for revolution and intellectual activity replaced with unquestioning submission.