In general was the main idea/thoughts behind the renaissance era

.The central idea of the Renaissance was on humanism.  This meant that focus on the classic works of the Greeks and Romans which were now revived during this period.  Attention now was on the elevation of human achievement and to value classical culture.  During this period Renaissance scholars were sponsored by wealth patrons and soon the movement spread from Italy to other countries as well.  It had enhanced world culture, contributed to geographical discoveries and started the intellectual revolution.