The term Renaissance is a French word that means 'rebirth'. The Renaissance Period was a time that spanned the 13th through to the 17th century where there was a 'rebirth' in culture and the ways of thinking. Rather than religion being the sole source of knowledge, now philosophy, science, politics and the arts would have a marked impact on how people perceived their world. This new school of cultural sprouted in Florence Italy and spread throughout Europe. It was a time when there was a huge shift in thinking and a Modern world was emerging.

The Renaissance Period marked many milestones that make up very important and significant milestones in history. Gutenberg perfected the printing process. Can you imagine a world today with no newspapers, flyers or magazines? Christopher Columbus discovered America, now if that hadn't happened we'd all be crammed into various places in Europe still. Copernicus made the scientific discovery that the earth revolved around the sun. Michelangelo was painting the Sistine Chapel and William Shakespeare was writing plays that would be performed all over the world into the current century. Music was breaking out of the Churches and now a popular secular music with instruments and dancing was emerging. These are just a few samples of all that was happening during the middle ages.

In the world of Art, there was move to a highly realistic linear perspective. They were able to create images that were highly realistic and studied lights and shadows to enhance their techniques. The beautifully crafted pieces of the Renaissance themed chess set reflect the detail in the art of this time period. Using rich metals and imagery from this golden era the pieces will come to life as works of art on display in any home. Perhaps you could encounter a rebirth in strategy in your chess game. Your skills could evolve with practice and using some new thinking, whether scientific or philosophical as well!

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