The Renaissance is a period in the history of Europe beginning in about 1400, and following the Medieval period, also known as the Middle Ages.
"Renaissance" is a French word meaning "rebirth". The reason that the period is called by this name is that, at that time, people started taking an interest in the learning of ancient times, in particular the learning of Ancient Greece and Rome. The Renaissance was seen as a "rebirth" of that learning. The Renaissance is often said to be the start of the "modern age".
Interesting blog, it reminds me of Last Supper in Milan, the painting is contained in the church Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, which is displayed in the dining hall of the convent.
ReplyDeleteI tried to write a blog about it, hope you also like it in https://stenote.blogspot.hk/2018/03/milan-at-last-supper_3.html