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Changing Cultural 
Traditions
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Changing Cultural 
Traditions
Introduction
1
14th Century
T owns begin growing across Europe, fostering a distinct 
'urban culture' .
2
15th-17th Centuries
Florence, Venice, and Rome become centers of art and 
learning.
3
Printing Era
Books and prints become widely available, spreading 
knowledge across distant towns and countries.
4
Scientific Revolution
New geographical and astronomical discoveries challenge 
traditional beliefs.
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Changing Cultural 
Traditions
Introduction
1
14th Century
T owns begin growing across Europe, fostering a distinct 
'urban culture' .
2
15th-17th Centuries
Florence, Venice, and Rome become centers of art and 
learning.
3
Printing Era
Books and prints become widely available, spreading 
knowledge across distant towns and countries.
4
Scientific Revolution
New geographical and astronomical discoveries challenge 
traditional beliefs.
The Revival of Italian Cities
1
2
3
4
Fall of Western Roman 
Empire
Many Italian towns fall into ruin.
Trade Expansion
Byzantine and Islamic trade revives 
Italian coastal ports.
Rise of City-States
Italian towns become independent, 
fostering citizenship and self-
governance.
Cultural Renaissance
Cities like Florence and Venice become 
centers of art and learning.
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Changing Cultural 
Traditions
Introduction
1
14th Century
T owns begin growing across Europe, fostering a distinct 
'urban culture' .
2
15th-17th Centuries
Florence, Venice, and Rome become centers of art and 
learning.
3
Printing Era
Books and prints become widely available, spreading 
knowledge across distant towns and countries.
4
Scientific Revolution
New geographical and astronomical discoveries challenge 
traditional beliefs.
The Revival of Italian Cities
1
2
3
4
Fall of Western Roman 
Empire
Many Italian towns fall into ruin.
Trade Expansion
Byzantine and Islamic trade revives 
Italian coastal ports.
Rise of City-States
Italian towns become independent, 
fostering citizenship and self-
governance.
Cultural Renaissance
Cities like Florence and Venice become 
centers of art and learning.
Key Events of the 14th 
and 15th Centuries
1
1300
Humanism taught at Padua University in Italy
2
1436
Brunelleschi designs the Duomo in Florence
3
1454
Gutenberg prints the Bible with movable type
4
1495
Leonardo da Vinci paints The Last Supper
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Changing Cultural 
Traditions
Introduction
1
14th Century
T owns begin growing across Europe, fostering a distinct 
'urban culture' .
2
15th-17th Centuries
Florence, Venice, and Rome become centers of art and 
learning.
3
Printing Era
Books and prints become widely available, spreading 
knowledge across distant towns and countries.
4
Scientific Revolution
New geographical and astronomical discoveries challenge 
traditional beliefs.
The Revival of Italian Cities
1
2
3
4
Fall of Western Roman 
Empire
Many Italian towns fall into ruin.
Trade Expansion
Byzantine and Islamic trade revives 
Italian coastal ports.
Rise of City-States
Italian towns become independent, 
fostering citizenship and self-
governance.
Cultural Renaissance
Cities like Florence and Venice become 
centers of art and learning.
Key Events of the 14th 
and 15th Centuries
1
1300
Humanism taught at Padua University in Italy
2
1436
Brunelleschi designs the Duomo in Florence
3
1454
Gutenberg prints the Bible with movable type
4
1495
Leonardo da Vinci paints The Last Supper
Universities and Humanism
Early Universities
Italian towns like Padua and Bologna 
became centers of legal studies from the 
11th century, driven by the demand for 
lawyers and notaries in commerce.
Humanist Approach
Francesco Petrarch emphasized the 
importance of studying ancient Greek 
and Roman texts directly, marking the 
birth of humanism.
Florence: Intellectual Hub
Florence emerged as the most exciting 
intellectual city in Italy, becoming a 
center of artistic creativity and 
humanist thought.