1, which originated in Italy in14th century, and then gradually spread to European countries until17th century. The core of this movement is to revive ancient Greek and Roman culture and promote humanism, aiming at getting rid of the shackles of medieval churches and promoting the development of science, art and philosophy.
2. The representatives of the Renaissance are Dante, Petrarch, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc. Their works are of high artistic value, showing the yearning for a better life and the pursuit of freedom and equality. During this period, Europe has also made great progress in science and technology. For example, Copernicus proposed Heliocentrism, which opened a new era of modern astronomy.
3. Galileo verified the law of free fall through experiments and laid the foundation of physics. The Renaissance also had a far-reaching impact on China. During the Ming Dynasty, with the trade of the Silk Road, the exchanges between China and Europe gradually increased. Many artists and scholars in China also began to pay attention to the Renaissance in Europe and introduced their achievements to China.
Influenced by western painting techniques, Xu Wei, a famous painter in Ming Dynasty, created many works with innovative spirit. At the same time, the humanistic thought of Renaissance also had a positive impact on China, and promoted the development and perfection of Confucian culture.
The importance of the Renaissance
1 promoted the rise and development of humanism. Humanism emphasizes human value and dignity, opposes theocracy and feudalism, and advocates the concepts of freedom, equality and fraternity. These thoughts had an important influence on the later Enlightenment and the formation of modern democratic system.
2. Promoted the progress of science and technology. Renaissance scholars began to pay attention to experiments and observations, and put forward many new theories and methods, such as Copernicus' Heliocentrism and Galileo's law of free fall. These achievements laid the foundation for the development of modern science.
3. Promoted the prosperity of art and culture. Renaissance artists began to pursue the expression of nature, truth and beauty, and created many outstanding works, such as Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and Portrait of David by Michelangelo. These works were not only well received at that time, but also had a far-reaching impact on the art of later generations.
4. Promote cultural exchange and integration. During the Renaissance, European countries strengthened their economic, political and cultural ties, borrowed and absorbed each other's cultural achievements, and formed a new cultural atmosphere. This cultural exchange and integration laid the foundation for the later development of world history.