What brought about the closure of the Middle Ages was the cultural belief that people were living in a time of self-conscious revival. Art, ideology, and moral values that were originally derived from Greek and Roman culture were being "reborn" and reexamined. Prior to the Renaissance, individuals sought religious piety, often placing it in the center of their lives. However, with the so-called events leading up to “rebirth”, such as the fall of Constantinople, the invention of the printing press, and the Hundred Years War, people began to shift their focus more towards humanism or human potential.
Beginning with the fall of Constantinople, which occurred circa 1453, marked the end of the Middle Ages. “For the Turks the capture of the old …show more content…
All together, these events played a pivotal role in leading in a new period, the Renaissance. Renaissance art targeted the beauty of humans and nature. According to Sources for Cultures of the West, it discusses Lorenzo De’ Medici (and other notable men) describing him (them) as, “equally generous to the fields of vernacular poetry, music, architecture, painting, sculpture, and all other arts and disciplines. The city overflowed with superior talent...” With the support of various art patrons, it worked effortlessly to ignite a shift from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance which ushered in a period of new ideas. In conclusion, these events held a significant importance in paving the way for the Renaissance or “rebirth.” With the invention of the printing press, the spread of knowledge and literacy became far more affordable and accessible. Books were produced rapidly and at a lower cost. In addition, the end of the Hundred Years War and conflict enabled Renaissance ideology to reach and spread throughout France and England. Encounter amongst the French and Italians made this possible. Lastly, with the fall of Constantinople, the end of the Middle Ages became evident and made it achievable for a transition into a new period. Feudalism was reexamined and eventually declined, marking prominent change. A revival. One that would focus more on humanism or man’s potential in various
Beginning with the fall of Constantinople, which occurred circa 1453, marked the end of the Middle Ages. “For the Turks the capture of the old …show more content…
All together, these events played a pivotal role in leading in a new period, the Renaissance. Renaissance art targeted the beauty of humans and nature. According to Sources for Cultures of the West, it discusses Lorenzo De’ Medici (and other notable men) describing him (them) as, “equally generous to the fields of vernacular poetry, music, architecture, painting, sculpture, and all other arts and disciplines. The city overflowed with superior talent...” With the support of various art patrons, it worked effortlessly to ignite a shift from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance which ushered in a period of new ideas. In conclusion, these events held a significant importance in paving the way for the Renaissance or “rebirth.” With the invention of the printing press, the spread of knowledge and literacy became far more affordable and accessible. Books were produced rapidly and at a lower cost. In addition, the end of the Hundred Years War and conflict enabled Renaissance ideology to reach and spread throughout France and England. Encounter amongst the French and Italians made this possible. Lastly, with the fall of Constantinople, the end of the Middle Ages became evident and made it achievable for a transition into a new period. Feudalism was reexamined and eventually declined, marking prominent change. A revival. One that would focus more on humanism or man’s potential in various