THE RENAISSANCE VIEW

OF THE HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

 

Classical

 

Medieval

 

Modern

  • "The Glory that was Greece and the Grandeur that was Rome."
  • High levels of human accomplishment in thought, art, law, etc

F

A

L

L

O

F

R

O

M

E

  • The "Middle Ages"
  • The "Dark Ages"
  • Low levels of education, art, law, political organization, thought, etc.
  • Subordination of he individual to the system
  • The "Dead Hand" of "THE Church"

R

E

N

A

I

S

S

A

N

C

E

  • Rebirth of classical emphasis on education, art, the intellect, law and politics, etc.
  • Restoration of high accomplishments of the classical age
  • A new appreciation for the importance of the individual, free thought, etc.