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The Renaissance began in Italy during the 1400s, a period of time called the Quattrocentro.
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The Renaissance began in Italy during the 1400s, a period of time called the Quattrocentro. During the Quattrocentro, in the town of Florence, poets, painters, sculptors, and architects achieved some prominence, especially because of the patronage they received from the town's wealthy. Those people considered wealthy descended from respected soldiers (called condotteri), natural leaders, or wealthy ancestors. Florence's greatest economic success came from its part in the wool trade, which was imported from England, and spun into cloth around the Florentine countryside, and sold universally. In addition to this industry, Florence rose to prominence for three other reasons- the political structure in Italy, the Medicis, and the series of local artisans and writers that called the city home. Italy at this time was made up of five separate states, each vying with their neighbors for control over the countryside. Florence was able to remain neutral from many of these conflicts, yet...
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