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It is amazing how significantly various aspects of society can and will change over a prolonged period of time. Between the time periods of the Medieval era and the Renaissance, one can note numerous significant changes, mainly those pertaining to art and religion. In general, ideals and subjects during the Renaissance became more secular. In Medieval times, people seemed to focus mainly on the church, God, and the afterlife; whereas during the Renaissance, the focus …

…living their life on earth. As seen in the differences in architecture, painting, and philosophy, attitudes and morals of people living in the Renaissance were much different and more secular-based than those of people living in the Middle Ages were. Medieval times were based mainly on trust in one's own religion and church, while the Renaissance involved a time period in which people developed an increasing pursuit in learning and imaginative responses to broaden horizons.