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    The Renaissance began in Italy during the 1300s in which a of rebirth of the arts, economy, science, and culture of Europe occurred. Before this time, during the Middle Ages, war and disease precluded advances in art and literature and the powerful influence of the Catholic church limited significant advances in science and philosophy. The Renaissance took influence from classical Greek and Rome and expressed and expanded upon many of the ideas of that time. Art became more realistic and focused

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    world view, concluding that Aristotelian philosophies underpinned the majority of Galenic theories and concepts. To achieve this I will primarily demonstrate the perceived link between medicine and natural philosophy that existed at the time. I will continue with a description of the Aristotelian Form, Matter and Substance theories, which formed the basis for the Aristotelian world view. After considering the concepts that formed the Aristotelian philosophy, form, matter and substance, I will take

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    The Renaissance, a movement in European history spanning through the fourteenth to seventeenth century, was an era where Classical Greek and Roman values were adopted first in Italy, and eventually spread across Europe. Some view it as a Golden Age of Europe even if it was spread over a long period of time that gradually spread throughout Europe. This time period is known for being a rebirth of classical ideas. During the middle ages these ideas still existed, but now a broader population was introduced

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    focus, the Renaissance concentrated increasingly on the present day, demonstrating a more secular philosophy. Humanism developed, making human beings, and not God, the center of attention. People not longer considered their lives solely as a preparation for the afterlife, but instead gave them actual value. The church's authority fused with that of the state, resulting in a monopolized power greatly influenced by religion. The rejection of the secular spirit of the Italian Renaissance can be seen

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    The Renaissance was a time of brilliant scholars and great achievements. The thorough learning during this Golden Age resulted in philosophical, cultural, and technological advancements that helped later generations. The Renaissance was a significant rebirth that changed life in many aspects after the Middle Ages where society was weak and feeble-minded because of the lack of education. Understanding ancient Greek and Roman education, religious learning, and having an influence on society were some

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    Renaissance Impact

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    views in the area the Renaissance had the greatest impact, it is evident that the art was fundamental to further advancements. We believe that the following information clearly, gives our opinion on how the Renaissance impacted art more than literature, music etc. Some may say that the Renaissance had a major development in astronomy, humanist philosophy, the printing press, vernacular language in writing, world exploration, etc. however, according to the video “Renaissance Art” by Discovery Education

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    The term Renaissance is French and means “rebirth” (Dictionary.com), it refers to the restoration of education: the studies of the Latin and Greek classics, along with the teachings of the Bible. It harmonized the two great sources of wisdom to teach people how to live. The Renaissance was more than an intellectual movement; it was a renewal of human spirit, curiosity, and creativity. It was an era when efficiency was available for creating alluring things and thinking new, daring thoughts. It influenced

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    the concept of modern humanism was established during the Renaissance in Europe, which took place during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The European Renaissance indicates a milestone in the shift of the human thought process. During this time period, people became less focused on matters of theism and more focused on exercising philosophies of reason, individuality, and learning. Numerous people developed an interest in a philosophy known as humanism, also referred to as humanistic studies

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    Many seemed to believe that Renaissance was a period in history that innovated and inspired a series of ideologies never seen before since ancient antiquity. In the Handbook of European History, art historians Brady, Oberman and Tracy based their whole book on an argument in the introduction, saying that “by the mid-nineteenth century, ‘the Renaissance’ and ‘the Reformation’ became categories of periodization, designating not just events or series of events but great turning points in history,” which

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    contemplating on the Renaissance and its place in history, immediately reflections of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Michelangelo’s David, sculptures of human anatomy, philosophical treatises on the human condition, and among others populate the mind, but how did this output of great work manage to seemingly appear almost simultaneously? Firstly, the Renaissance -a French word literally meaning “rebirth-” was an age of cultural enrichment and achievement where the arts, sciences, and philosophy flourished

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