Historical Connections to the Renaissance Period

A painting showing a procession with
Elizabeth I carried by her courtiers

The effects of the Renaissance were so profound and far-reaching that they can still be seen and felt today. This time period revolutionized the way people looked at the world and their role in it. The Renaissance also inspired in humanity a fervor to create new things in all realms of life, including literature, art, science, religion, politics, invention, and industry.