This philosophy emphasized the importance of humanity and individuals, encouraging exploration, intellectual curiosity, and individualism. Shakespeare often explored Renaissance Humanist themes such as individuality, morality, and human nature in his plays.
Italian Renaissance Art and Literature: Shakespeare was inspired by Italian Renaissance art and literature such as Petrarch's sonnets and the art of Michelangelo and Raphael. These influences can be seen in Shakespeare's language, imagery, and aesthetics.