He believed these messages were sent to him from God, and it was his mission to tell the world. ... Savonarola was challenged to walk through fire in order to prove he was God's messenger but refused. ... He was forced to admit his messages weren't from God, and because of this "confession" he was burnt at the stake. ... Everything he attempted he excelled in, and he attempted many things because of his un-paralleled curiosity for the world he lived in (yet another Renaissance theme). ... In a small way, he was secular because he openly believed that there was "no authority higher th...

• Word Count: 1530
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In order to understand God and be truly converted, Francis believed that God needed to be experienced for oneself. ... There were many things such as the aerial perspective which gave a great impact on the overall design. ... This work shows what one's hands look like if they are in the service of God. ... When we do good works and use our hands to serve others around us, we are doing the work of God who will preserve us from all evil in the world around us. ...

• Word Count: 2082
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

By the beginning of the 14th century, people became less interested in thoughts of God and saints and more concerned with thinking of themselves and their everyday lives. ... There was a noted turning point from god to man. ...

• Word Count: 2474
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

.  Balanced compositions-- the arrangement of things like lines, colors and form were seemingly "correct".  Ancient Roman ideals were the inspiration for many works in Italy.  Larger than life figures appear in German art.  Dutch works of art began to show hints of daily life (hunting, farming) rather than religious themes.  French art featured clean simplicity. ... Prior to Renaissance thinking Medieval Europe considered life to be sinful--that people should only be concerned about their duty to God and the afterlife. ...

• Word Count: 1970
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate