Others discovered the joy of reading classical books and became interested in poetry, history, and philosophy. ... This new study said, " God had given mankind the potential to achieve a good life, and thus it was the duty of each person to use those talents to the fullest" (Hunt 1). ... The North believed that they should live a simple life (Hunt). ... Artists would have symbols in their paintings to explain the meaning of their work, making Renaissance paintings more mystical in its message than medieval art (Hale 103). ...

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