Renaissance

Renaissance (Renaissance), an era of intellectual and artistic flourishing that began in Italy in the 14th century, peaked in the 16th century and had a significant impact on European culture. The term "Renaissance", which meant a return to the values ​​of the ancient world (although interest in the Roman classics arose as early as the 12th century), appeared in the 15th century and received theoretical justification in the 16th century in the works of Vasari, dedicated to the work of famous artists, sculptors and architects. At this time, an idea was formed about the harmony reigning in nature and about man as the crown of her creation. Among the prominent representatives of this era are the painter Alberti; architect, artist, scientist, poet and mathematician Leonardo da Vinci .