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In what ways, if at all, was the Renaissance in Rome different to that in Florence?
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In what ways, if at all, was the Renaissance in Rome different to that in Florence? The Italian Renaissance marked an era of intellectual and historical discovery; an era that was to signal the re-birth of many forgotten ideals, but also the instigation of new values, laws and principles. Artists and architects flourished, cities became aware of their heritage and history, restoration and renewal became important and valuable ideals. Although every Italian city is said to have undergone a period of Renaissance, Florence was seen as the representative of the whole.1 Its ideals and aspirations were so important and revolutionary that they were to influence the whole of Italy, and for that matter, the Western world. It is my aim within this essay to compare the Renaissance in Rome to that in Florence in order to ascertain whether the Romans simply became passive recipients of Florentine Renaissance or instigated a unique...
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