ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -This movement that started in Italy caused an explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought that lasted approximately from 1300 to 1600. Historians call this period the Renaissance (REHN•ih•SAHNS). The term means rebirth, and in this context, it refers to a revival of art and learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renaissance. The Renaissance period was the rise or rebirth of creativity following the “Dark Ages".

Detailed explanation-3: -The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.

Detailed explanation-4: -European societies underwent huge changes in the 15th century, and so did art. In the 14th century, Italian artists began to revive the heritage of Greek and Roman Antiquity. This is why this period is called the “Renaissance”, a word which comes from the Italian Rinascita, which was first used in the 14th century.

Detailed explanation-5: -During the late 1400s, Renaissance ideas began to spread north from Italy to countries such as France, Germany, Spain, and England. This was due in large part to cultural interaction, the growth of towns, and support from the region’s powerful rulers.