Palaiologan Renaissance

The Palaiologan Renaissance was a cultural revival during the late Byzantine Empire, roughly from the 13th to 15th centuries, under the Palaiologos dynasty. Despite political decline and territorial loss, Byzantine scholars preserved and renewed interests in classical Greek and Roman traditions, contributing to art, literature, and theology. It marked a period of renewed intellectual activity, transparency in religious thought, and artistic achievement, laying important groundwork for the Renaissance in Western Europe. This era showcased resilience and cultural continuity amid crisis, highlighting Byzantium’s role in overseeing the transition from medieval to early modern thought.