Question

Why did the artists, writers and scholars of Constantinople migrate to
Italy?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the early Renaissance, European scholars brought manuscripts to Italy, recognized as the home of classical studies. During the 1400s, large numbers of Greek texts entered western Europe. Some of these were brought by Greek-speaking scholars from the Byzantine Empire*, who fled to Italy to escape the invading Turks

Answer 2

• Rich greco Roman culture
• wealthy merchants encouraged arts, literature &culture
• keen to preserve historical heritage
• keen to preserve cultural heritage