文档介绍：The Italian Renaissance
Renaissance was first appeared in the center Italy and it brought up a series of changes and achievements in Europe from the end of 13th century to 1600, marking the transition between Medieval and Early Modern Europe. The word ‘Renaissance’ means ‘rebirth’ which actually indicates the birth of the new culture. The Renaissance is an age rather than an event. There is no moment at which the Middle Ages ended. Late medieval society was artistically creative, socially well developed, and economically diverse. Yet, eventually, the pace of change accelerated, and it is best to think of renaissance as an era of rapid transitions. (Kishlansky, Geary and Brien 208)
The renaissance has not only made great contributions to literature, arts, architecture etc. but also its huge influence on politics and the leading role in bringing immense changes on people’s minds and recognition.
Brief Summary
The renaissance first appeared in Italy, and then quickly spread to other countries, notably France, and thence to Germany and England and Spain and the Low Countries (. Holland and Belgium).
Italy became the first country that posses the conditions mainly because the newly appear of the capitalism and the revival of the classic culture. From northern Italy to central, cities were playing a leading role in Europe. Thanks to their hig