The renaissance developed primarily out of a widespread interest in which of the following?

They took an interest in Greek and Roman cultures such as literature, the arts and science.  Manuscripts and other works of the Greeks and Romans were highly valued by scholars and patrons of the arts.  During this period, literature, art and architecture developed and enriched Western Civilization by recapturing knowledge that was once lost and now is found again.

a system of cooperative federalism emerged, as the powers of the federal government expanded.