Historical+Background+of+the+Renaissance

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 * Starting from the Late 15th century goig up to the 17th century English literature evolves from Middle English to the Modern Elizabethan literature. With generations killed by the Black Plague, new generations of minds were born to soak up Italian Renaissance philosophies. A more optimistic approach in life was needed after the Dark Age. This need gave rise to Renaissance humanism.
 * During this time, artists and musicians focused more on freedom and the individual. This freedom sparked creativity and allowed these artists to rediscover Greek ideals in painting and art.
 * "During this period of time, the modern world was born as Gutenberg perfected printing by inventing the printing press, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas, Copernicus found that the earth revolved around the sun, Martin Luther founded a new religion, and da Vinci and Michelangelo created a new form of art."


 * The Renaissance has continued to affect all forms of the arts. This incredibly influential period knows no bounds. People still __study__ the philosophies and teachings of the Renaissance today. Fields such as architecture, art, and literature cover this transcendental period because of its success. Some of the most well known figureheads of literature come from this period, including Shakespeare and Sir Thomas Wyatt.