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A Comparison of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras


It is amazing how significantly various aspects of society can and will
change over a prolonged period of time. Between the time periods of the
Medieval era and the Renaissance, one can note numerous significant changes,
mainly those pertaining to art and religion. In general, ideals and subjects
during the Renaissance became more secular. In Medieval times, people seemed
to focus mainly on the church, God, and the afterlife; Whereas during the
Renaissance, the focus was more secular: humans and life on earth. Although
these two eras differ in many ways, the most concentrated differences deal with
the realms of architecture, painting, and philosophy.

Architecture noticeably shifted from religious awe to classical reason
between the Medieval era and the Renaissance. During the Middle Ages,
architecture was aimed mainly at making advancements in the church. Medieval
cathedrals had very distinct features, such as pointed......

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