Cities and trade during the Renaissance period.

The Renaissance period has seen a lot of changes and transformation. These transitions were seen not only in art but also in the society and in trade and commerce. Trade was responsible for bringing new ideas into Europe. The cities had enough money to learn and appreciate new art and learning. Cities like Venice and Genoa became important trading centres. These centres linked the Western Europe with the East. Eventually, the increase in trade led to a new economy. While the craftsmen produced goods, the merchants traded them all over Europe.