Renaissance

 

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The Renaissance bridges the middle and modern ages. Classical literature written by Greek and Roman philosophers was rediscovered during this period, which gave birth to Humanism – a philosophy that keeps humans and their potential at the centre and flourished in Italy due to its less adamant environment. The exposure of Greek and Roman ideas encouraged the rationality of all the then rational people and prepared a conducive environment to spurt rational and scientific frame of mind.  In the late Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a pivotal figure. He made significant contributions to engineering, architecture, physics, urban planning, mapping, philosophy, and anatomy throughout the Renaissance and is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. As an artist, he presented his knowledge visually, which appealed to many. He propagated that an artist is able to project an intimate connection between the form and the understanding of its underlying principle.