LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
AMERICAN RENAISSANCE UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART LITERATURE AND CULTURE
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the spread of democracy
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the outburst of creativity
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a growth of religious belief
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a decline in learning
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Detailed explanation-1: -Characteristics of the Renaissance include a renewed interest in classical antiquity; a rise in humanist philosophy (a belief in self, human worth, and individual dignity); and radical changes in ideas about religion, politics, and science.
Detailed explanation-2: -Renaissance art is marked by a gradual shift from the abstract forms of the medieval period to the representational forms of the 15th century. Subjects grew from mostly biblical scenes to include portraits, episodes from Classical religion, and events from contemporary life.
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: -What are the elements and principles of Renaissance art? Naturalism, Classical Humanism, perspective drawing, and the development of oil painting were key elements in the art of the Italian Renaissance.