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What Is The New Renaissance
Contemporary cultural and intellectual movements
The New Renaissance can refer to several contemporary cultural and intellectual movements, depending on context:
In the broadest sense, it describes periods of renewed enthusiasm for cultural, artistic, technological, and intellectual advancement that echo the original European Renaissance of the 14th-17th centuries.
Some specific interpretations include:
Digital Renaissance:
The explosion of creativity, knowledge-sharing, and democratization of creation tools brought about by the internet and digital technologies.
This has transformed how art is made, distributed, and experienced.
Interdisciplinary Innovation: The breaking down of barriers between fields like art, science, technology, and the humanities.
It’s similar to Renaissance figures like da Vinci, who worked across disciplines.
Maker Movement/DIY Culture:
The resurgence of craftsmanship, hands-on creation, and entrepreneurship is enabled by new technologies like 3D printing and online communities.
