Il Rinascimento - The Renaissance

In one paragraph, please describe the Renaissance in your own words:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance

When was the Art Institute of Chicago built and what rubble was it built upon?
http://www.artic.edu/aic/aboutus/wip/index.html

Browse the Art Institue collection. If you could borrow two scuptures or pieces of art to display in your bedroom, which would you choose??
http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/