How did the Renaissance change Europe?
The Renaissance did not only change Europe. It changed the world. The introduction of classical humanistic ideas caused people to truly question openly for the first time in history without fear. Not only was there an explosion in cultural forms of art, such as mannerism and baroque, but people also shared ideas regarding society and politics. Machiavelli wrote “The Prince” during the Renaissance and became the father of modern political theory. he wrote his work hundreds of years ago and we’re still studying it and applying it today. You also had the split from the Roman Catholic Church that created religious wars until today. Art soared to unsurpassed heights with Michaelangelo’s Sistine ceiling. Durer, in the Northern Renaissance created engravings for the printing press, allowing the common man (for the first time ever) to have art and communication made available. People went from absolute monarchies, to balance of power and diplomacy to solve disputes. It truly was an age of adva
