The Artistic Renaissance and humanism are all part of a great time period known as the Italian Renaissance. During the Renaissance, all parts of Italy are going though a time of great prosperity. Humanism, was the growing movement that spurred on the Renaissance to be what it is today.
Towards the beginning, Italy had expanded its trade and built new industries giving great wealth to the Italians. The Medici family took charge of the banking and brought Florence to the peak of its prosperity.
As time progressed, nobles began to lost income but remained loyal to their original purpose. A man, named Baldassare Castiglione wrote The Book of the Courtier and gave an example of the ideal nobleman. The peasants and common, on the other hand, saw a declination of serfdom and an increase in death rates. Another peculiar act was introduced too. People began to import slaves from Africa. I never had a care for it, but it seemed to be a big deal to everyone else. I might have been too focused on my works.
Anyways, Italy was divided into five major states that are still existent to this day. They consist of the duchy of Milan and the republic of Venice, the republic of Florence, the Papal States, and the Kingdom of Naples. One of these Papal states include the city in which I was born, Urbino. Urbino gained recognition under the rule of Fedrigo da Mentefeltro. He is considered a hero from where I am from because of his contributions and dedication to the state. Under his rule, Urbino became an artistic center for the Renaissance.
Sources: Spielvogel & http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0850178.html
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