Logan, Melissa, Mark, & Erin
The Northern Italian city-states, such as Florence, never accepted the concept of feudalism. As a result, Florence grew and flourished unlike the Northern European cities that embraced feudalism. In addition, Florence's contact with Muslim and Byzantine ideas led to the rejuvenation of classical culture.
The Renaissance encompassed a wide variety of economic, political, religious, and artistic changes in the realm of Western Civilization. This time period was a revitalization of Greek and Roman culture and evoked a new sense of classicism within Western European society.
Take a tour with us as we visit Florence, Italy, and learn how the Renaissance affected Florentine culture and Western Civilization.
Panorama of
Florence from the top of the Duomo (Use the right mouse button to
replay)
As you can see by our presentation, Florence, as the birthplace of the Renaissance, has greatly affected the development of Western Civilization. Thanks for joining us on our tour of Florence, Italy during the Renaissance years.
Ponte Vecchio
Unless otherwise indicated, photographs come with permission
from Florence: Cities of Art. Florence: Becocci,
1995.
