The French invasion of Italy in 1494 is widely seen as the beginning of the end of the Italian Renaissance. Charles VIII invaded Italy to lay claim to the Kingdom of Naples, which composed most of southern Italy. The French… Read More ›
Renaissance
When did oil paints become popular?
While the dating of oil paint’s origins are still under scrutiny, the technique of oil painting became widely popular during the fifteenth century. The medium, which revolutionized painting, supplanted the previously popular medium of tempera paint and afforded artists with… Read More ›
Why did the Reformation fail in Renaissance Italy?
Italy in the early modern period was one of the wealthiest areas of Europe. Italy had a very advanced and sophisticated culture. Many Italians were appalled by the corruption of the Church and there had been several movements that challenged… Read More ›
What was the Borgias contribution to Renaissance Italy?
The House of Borgia was an Italo-Spanish noble family, who became one of the most prominent and powerful families of the Italian Renaissance. They were very active in the ecclesiastical and the political affairs in Italy in the late… Read More ›
How did the Renaissance influence the Reformation?
The Renaissance placed human beings at the center of life and showed that this world was not just a ‘vale of tears.’ Instead, life on Earth could meaningful on its own and it was possible for people to live… Read More ›
What were the causes of the Northern Renaissance?
The Italian Renaissance had placed human beings at the centre of life and had promoted secular values as opposed to religious ones. Influenced by the ideas of the ancient past it conceived of a new way of life and provided… Read More ›
Why did the Italian Renaissance End?
The Italian Renaissance was one of the most exciting periods in human civilization. It witnessed a great flourishing of the arts, literature, philosophy, architecture and politics. Many of the important artistic and political figures appeared during the Italian Renaissance, including… Read More ›
