on the medieval age,there was a period of time that was called "renaissance", why is it called renaissance?

Answer 1

The term actually only began to be applied to a particular period (the "Italian Renaissance" of the 14th century) much later, by those who believed it was a very important turning point in history, a great "rebirth" of classical culture.

In fact, though it was a period in which there was a flowering of artistic expression, esp. in the "classical" style of ancient Rome, etc., the notion that this was somehow a break with the "dark ages" and a move to a more "scientific" age, away from the supposedly benighted Middle Ages, is utterly unfounded.

I know that several answers have already suggested this. They are repeating what has become the popular view -- but historians of the Middle Ages can point out how mistaken it is.

In FACT, there was a much GREATER sort of "Renaissance" in the twelfth century, centered around the emergence of the university system in Europe --growing out of monastic schools-- the setting of the foundations of modern science, etc. This has, till recently, received short-shrift, often (unfortunately) because recognizing it did not fit in with certain common anti-religious and particularly anti-Catholic biases (the latter of which I confess, as a Protestant, I have at times too easily fell into).

But the fact is that it was the Church that preserved learning, and it was devout Christians who began to establish schools and the "scientific method", and did so precisely BECAUSE of their religious convictions. It was such people who spearheaded the 12th century Renaissance, as well as other important advances in learning though the centuries (such as the Carolingian Revival or Renaissance of the 8th century).

SO... understand that the fact the term "Renaissance" is typically used for ONE particular cultural revival does NOT mean that was the only one, nor even the most important, whatever its devotees may have wanted people to believe.

Answer 2

The Medieval and Renaissance sessions are very heavily appropriate. the main substantial difference between the two is that the Medieval replaced into seen the "darkish a protracted time" and the Renaissance replaced right into a time of enlightenment (as obtrusive by employing the fantastic arts and literature of the time). the common lifestyle replaced into nonetheless the comparable between the two. the two eras centred on chiverly, it relatively is the code of the ears and the Renaissance faires. Damsels in misery, knights in shining armor, heroic kings and queens. The Renaissance replaced right into a happier time, it relatively is why it relatively is nicely known.

Answer 3

"renaissance" is the word in French for "RINASCIMENTO".

Italy and Europe's rebirth after the "dark ages" followed to the fall of the Roman Empire. It is referred mainly to art, science, and literature.

Answer 4

because the arts and music and will to discover, which had been lost for a while, came back - people were more curious and started to do 'scientific research', experimenting artistically and musically, etc. this had been happening in ancient times but had been lost.
renaissance = rebirth.

Answer 5

Renaissance means rebirth and that is exactly what this time period was... a time of rebirth