What were the main characteristics of Renaissance? - Vidyadip

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What were the main characteristics of Renaissance?

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The meaning of Renaissance is rebirth. Renaissance resulted in coming out of nation states out of darkness of medieval ages. Because of Renaissance, these nation-states saw the light of modern era. Men became rational and scientific in their approach. New ideas and style came into prominence.The main characteristics of Renaissance are as follows:

Cities of Italy emerged as the first centre of the Renaissance.
Architecture and literature developed.
A new style came into prominence.
New towns came into existence.
Humanism, free thinking and reasoning emerged.
Men became rational and scientific in their approach.

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