Renaissance scholarship

Renaissance scholarship refers to the intellectual pursuits during the Renaissance period (14th–17th centuries) that focused on revisiting and studying classical texts from Ancient Greece and Rome. Scholars emphasized humanism, learning, critical thinking, and the rediscovery of arts, literature, philosophy, and sciences. They aimed to understand human nature, history, and the universe, laying the groundwork for modern science and critical inquiry. This era marked a shift from medieval focus on religious authority to a broader appreciation of human potential and individual achievement, fostering advancements in education, arts, and intellectual exploration.