"Change is inevitable," It is common knowledge that everything changes through time. History proves us that even the mighty Roman empire reaches its downfall, and world powers can shift a span of a single war. Change occurs constantly from the prominence of personal scale all the way to the scale of an entire cosmology. One of the most prominent changes in human civilization history began during the 15th century, following the devastating black plague. "The Rebirth," or Renaissance, is the movement of human self recognition and appreciation. A movement towards secular views following the philosophy of the Great Roman Empire.
The Renaissance movement began after the grievances caused by the Black Plague that killed over 200 million people in the 14th century. People began recognizing the value of one-self, and the desire to thrive towards secular ideologies. The term "Rebirth" alluded to the success of the Greek and Roman Empires, reverting back to the classical humanism. Thriving humans toward a self-centric views, people began believe in the greatness of humans. Praising ourselves, giving ourselves utmost priority and importance.
Transitioning from a city on the verge of bankruptcy, Florence flourished as the epicenter of the Rebirth movement, hosting trade and commerce for the European renaissance in terms of culture arts, religion, and architecture. Giving full closure on the darkness of the middle ages, Florence was the new hope, a new light hoping it would bring a better, brighter future.
One of the most recognizable aspect of the Renaissance movement is the architecture style shift from pure-Gothic Romanesque to human-centric renaissance architecture. Contrasting with Gothic Architecture Renaissance architecture catered closely to the human scale rather than depicting the greatness of the creator. The buildings focused on classical standards emphasizing strongly the proportions and symmetry and regular geometric architecture in sake of classical antiquity. Moreover, the architectural elements from the classical era are also imported into this rebirth, including post-intel, semi-circular arches, pilasters, and hemispherical dome.
By hosting these key elements in architecture, Florence became the central attraction, giving the city a different vibe to other European cities, Overhauling the image of the poor city of Florence in to a majestic metropolis. Giving out the message that humans thrive on their own greatness without need of divine intervention or any form of clairvoyance.
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