| The Renaissance took place during the 14th century. Originating in Italy, the movement was a revival of the interterest of the artistic achievements of the classical world. The two themes of the movement were individual expression and worldly expeirence. The movement owed a lot to the increasing sophisticated society, characterized by its political stability, economic growth, and cosmopolitanism. Its biggest prtrons were the Medici family of Florence. The most famous representative artists of the movement were Leonardo Da Vinci and Raphael. |