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"rebirth"; returned to Greco-Roman culture; created economic recovery in the expansion of trade

free men seeking completer political and economic independence from local nobles

wanted peace in government and taxation, established republics but did not last long without support of the people

merchant aristocrat rules

Five Dominant Powers

Venice, Milan, Rome, Papal States, and Naples

stressed personality, uniqueness, genius, and full development of one's capabilities and talents; developed a new sense of historical distance from earlier time periods with desire for success drove people to complete achievement of their potential

"new learning", stressed realization of human potential through specific education

concentrated on here and now and often material things; became very widespread as economic prosperity rose

Florence and Rome took the lead; focused on the intimate nature of the world with humans as the focal point

works of art proved greatness and power of the oligarchs

an artist's status depended on the support of powerful patrons; the great artists of the Renaissance were Raphael, da Vinci, and Michelangelo

reserved mostly for the sons of the wealthy; upper class girls could be educated, but were inferior and pushed toward choosing marriage instead; meant to train and discipline students academically, spiritually, physically, and intellectually as referenced in The Courtier

made propaganda possible leading to political parties; bridged gap between written and oral cultures

important for city people; allowed fixed working day