Question

explain the causes of the renaissance

Answer 1

Transcript of causes and effects of the Renaissance. The word Renaissance means "rebirth" in French. This time period, ranging from the 14th to the 17th century, began in the city of Florence, Italy. Cause: The style of art in the Renaissance changed by using math to make their art proportional (golden mean).

Answer 2

Art and Politics. As the arts grew, artists needed wealthy patrons to support them, and Renaissance Italy was especially fertile ground. Political changes in the ruling class of Italy shortly before this period had led to the rulers of most of the major city-states being “new men” without much of a political history.