... individualism revealed its self. The study of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers paved the way for the concept of "I", which, ironically, was totally condoned by the church thanks to Thomas Aquinas. The rediscovery of this ancient perspective led to a massive upheaval of standards and thought. People painted for themselves rather then God; they sculpted for money and for fame. The total ... ...

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