What is the Renaissance Age? When did it take place? What is its significance?

The Renaissance is one of the most significant eras in the history of Europe. Located between the Middle Ages and the New Age, the Enlightenment. In Italy, it counts from the beginning of the XIV century, everywhere – from the XV-XVI centuries. It lasted until about the beginning of the 17th century. The Renaissance was the era of the rise of man (as opposed to belittling him in the Middle Ages). The human mind and creative impulse were put above all. Scientific discoveries have changed the idea of ​​the surrounding world and the place of man in it. It was during this period that such a direction of thought as humanism was born.