"How was the Italian Renaissance an age in which life was a work of art?"
             The Renaissance was an important time. It was a time when new ideas were formed, worldly
             places became more important, and great people became known. All of which paved the way to
             future inventions, philosophies, and life as we know it.
             During the Renaissance, new possibilities were explored. One of which was a group of people
             who called themselves Humanists. Humanism was a movement based on the literature and ideas
             of ancient Greece and Rome. Humanists focused on secular themes, rather than those that were
             religious. They also believed that individualism, human improvement and that people should
             develop their talents through many activities. Humanism was influential in that more attention
             was paid to literature, the arts and education.
             Because education was becoming more important, more schools were opened. Students were
             taught all that was taught in classical Greek schools such as Greek, Latin, history and
             philosophy. The humanists strongly believed that education could help people to improve
             themselves. Humanism also inspired literature to become more universal. Many authors were
             discovered. Also, a form of poetry, called a sonnet, was developed.
             The humanists were very important to the Renaissance, without their teachings much would
             The city stated of Florence, Rome and Venice were also important parts of the Renaissance.
             Florence was ruled by a line of successful and wealthy rulers. Florence produced many great
             things. Great rulers, great architects, great sculptors and great painters. Thus leading the way
             Rome was the leading renaissance city during the 1500's. Many artists and scholars went to
             Rome to be taught by master craftsmen. Rome also became a site of great religious increases.
             Venice was a city of great trading. It linked Asia and Western Europe in trade r
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