Renaissance. Engl.-Dtsch.-Französ.-Niederländ.

The Renaissance was a significant cultural and ideological movement from the 14th to 16th centuries, marking a transition from medieval thought to modernity, centered in Florence, Italy. It revived interest in ancient philosophy, literature, and art, fostering humanism and scientific inquiry. Key figures included Masaccio, Michelangelo, and Dürer, supported by patrons and rulers.