The Renaissance was a time when incredible artists began to emerge. This was also the rise of the modern world. Artists such as Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo created beautiful paintings and sculptures all by hand. This was the period of cultural renaissance that lasted from the 14th century until the mid-17th century in Italy. Many art historians have based their perception of the Renaissance on the revival or revival of the arts. The art was based on the renewed study of the art of antiquity and nature in the Renaissance. The art was more realistic than ever and more humanistic. Art in the Renaissance was seen as a branch of knowledge, spirituality and philosophy. People's individuality was beginning to show. The Renaissance was the decline of the feudal system but the growth of trade. The Copernican astronomical system was also discovered. In the Renaissance, new continents were also discovered and explored. There was the invention of paper, printing and the compass. The printing press was a great invention of the Renaissance. The books were...