Grove Art: Subject Guide in Oxford Art Online - 12 views
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the Renaissance was a period when scholars and artists began to investigate what they believed to be a revival of classical learning, literature and art. For example, the followers of the 14th-century author Petrarch began to study texts from Greece and Rome for their moral content and literary style. Having its roots in the medieval university, this study called Humanism centered on rhetoric, literature, history and moral philosophy.
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anonymous on 27 Jun 17This 'rebirth' of classical thought and investigation led to many advances in the areas of art, science, medicine, and literature.
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