Many different inventions had led Renaissance explorers to travel more effectively. Such as the design that helped explorers determine their direction astronomically, the advanced magnetic compass let them determine very accurate ways of direction. Maps, as well, played an important factor in guiding explorers to reach their well appointed destination. Sails on boats, instead of the excruciating maneuvers of manpower let ships flow more freely efficiently.The impact that The Travels of Marco Polo had on European readers was that it gave a new insight to other cultures, their customs, geography, and transportation. The regions of China and Asia were once only brought together with Europe for the hope of economic profits, but this book opened …show more content…
It turns out that Christopher Columbus had discovered a land far unfamiliar, the land of the AmericasThe motive for locating a northern route from Europe to Asia was to escape the time consuming, expensive, and dangerous passage around Africa, better known as "The Cape of Good Hope". Storms had lost ships at sea, as well as confusing the navigation which put a large toll on that of travel for trade.Renaissance and Roman interest in architecture are similar because Renaissance architecture actually derives from that of the Romans. As a style of classic complexity and even gothic novelty were used by Renaissance architects getting their inspiration from the Romans. This is a bit ironic because the Romans did this style as a part of superior beauty as well as utility, though with the Renaissance, they used this style as an act of sophistication.The invention of oil paints allowed for greater realism in Renaissance art because unlike plaster or tempera, this paint did not dry as quickly. In result, artist could spend more time on details because as well, the colors blended more fluently, created haze, and even allowed the use of