Hey there!
The
renaissance started in Italy for several different reasons. It was close to
trade routes, had one of the best scholars, and contained a lot of wealth. To
elaborate, the Italian cities gained control of their government and were
extremely wealthy due to trade and industry. Many Italian families became
bankers, which in turn, increased their wealth as well. Italians focused on
education and the arts. Individual achievement was greatly stressed. This lead
to the idea of a Renaissance Man. A Renaissance Man was an individual who
excelled in education, travelled to near or far by places, and created or
viewed works of art. One example of a Renaissance Man would be Leonardo Da
Vinci. He is considered as one of the world’s most famous artists and had
created the Mona Lisa.
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