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This paper will be discussing a time period in southern and northern Europe called the Renaissance. Some topics that will come up include the transformation of a new form of art, what the importance of humanism was, and the artist that were prevalent during this time. The Renaissance is defined as the “Rebirth”. The “Rebirth” that is spoken about is the revived interest in the art and ideas of classical Greece and Rome. This was a period of new and renewed understanding which intern transformed the medieval world. The Renaissance was the break of light that peered through and broke the dark ages. During this time you see very similar characteristics as you do in early Greek and Roman art pieces. An artistic movement during the Renaissance was Humanism. Humanism is the new philosophical, literary, and artistic movement. This movement also rediscovered the classical literature and painting characteristics of Greece and Rome. During Humanism, the focus shifted from God and the hereafter to humankind and the here and now. What is meant by this is that in art