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The Renaissance Period (1350-1550) was the transition period between the Medieval Era and the modern world. The word renaissance means "revival" or "rebirth".

This was a period of great achievements in the arts and sciences combined with deep religious concerns.

The Renaissance became one of the most productive periods in all history.

MUSICIANS SCIENTISTS SCHOLARS
SCULPTORS ARCHITECTS PATRONS
EXPLORERS POLITICIANS ARTISTS
RENAISSANCE MAN RENAISSANCE WOMEN

This document has been prepared in 1997 by Ruth Armson and her Grade 8 Humanities classes at Riverdale Junior Secondary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, in collaboration with Helen Seipp, teacher-librarian.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Trevor Ratcliff and JoAnn Davidson for their technical assistance.

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