Frontier XIV - XV centuries in Western Europe was marked by the emergence of a new architectural system - the style of the Renaissance (Renaissance). In each country, the Renaissance architecture is the result of a combination of local traditions and the common features introduced from outside of style.

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Renaissance - a time of great economic and social change in the life of European countries, largely due to the movement of trade routes and the creation of new commercial and industrial centers in connection with the discovery of America and the strengthening of the Turks in the Balkans - is also associated with the radical changes in the ideology and culture . Renaissance - the era of humanism and enlightenment, this time expanding view of the world, changing views of man and his role in society. Ideal Renaissance man - strong physically and mentally, strong-willed personality, able to defend their rights, able to actively change and improve the world. Hence - a new direction in philosophy, science, literature, art culture, including art and architecture. Start with the initial one ancient heritage, consistent rationalism which meet the goals and ideas of young class. Hence the great interest in antiquity, the ancient works of art and architecture.

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But the Renaissance in the strict sense of the word could not be, because the functional requirements and the types of buildings and structures were different. It could only be the revival of architectural and decorative themes and motifs, the order system, and the terms of plastic, decorative details. In addition, the rejection of the Gothic system could only be relative and gradual. Without educated medieval perfection of construction and artistic techniques of Renaissance architecture and the related arts synthesis would be impossible. In addition, in the first half of the XV century, there was still a Byzantine architecture and its influence on the Italian construction was essential.