perspective

humanism

Greek and Roman Civilizations

individual achievement

Linear Perspective

Technicolor Artistry

Cross Hatch Shading

Illusion of 2D

People quit the feudal system to find work else where

People began reading books in their vernacular

Literacy declined during the Renaissance

People began writing scripts for movies

It was more godly

It was more realistic, and had three dimensions

it portrayed religious subjects

it was more biblical

Introduction of paper money

People began to Barter again

The Governments of Europe paid to educate Artists

Growth of a wealthy Merchant Class that became patrons the Arts

Italians were better Catholics

Italy had better means of transportation

Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road

Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade

Patrons

Kings

The church