renaissance writers wrote about their own thoughts and feelings, and to express themselves

scholars did not try to connect classical writings to Christian teachings. Instead they tried to understand them on their own terms

Painters developed the use of perspective which created the illusion that their paintings were 3D

They wrote in new, unfamiliar styles that inspired other writers and made literature more widespread. Their literary accomplishments included a lot of poetry (s

They wrote either for self-expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects

They exchanged ideas from city to city

painting became more realistic because of perspective. also went beyond religion

Powerful or wealthy people showed an interest in secular ideas by acting in patrons , paying artists, writers, and musicians to create beautiful works of art.

art architecture and writing

ideas centered on the things of the world

people in the middle class had extra money to spend on luxuries

It was where the development of a class of merchants and bankers who were becoming wealthy and powerful