WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Characteristics of Renaissance poetry were wit, beauty, and truth. Poets used repetition to emphasize their themes. Shakespeare was the master of the dramatic genre during the Renaissance. His skills in characterization and word creation were evidence of his genius.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Renaissance arrived at different countries at varying times-Italy was the first to experience this movement beginning in the 14th century while the it did not reach England until the sixteenth century. A general consensus among historians is that by the early 17th century, the Renaissance had come to an end.

Detailed explanation-4: -Medieval, from 1200 to about 1400. Humanism and Renaissance, from about 1400 to about 1550. Baroque, from 1550 to about 1700. Classicism and Pre-Romanticism, from about 1700 to 1815.