31+ ‘Renaissance’ Writing Prompts
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Harlem Renaissance Lights
Bring to life a character deeply involved in the Harlem Renaissance, an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem.
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The Evolving Art Styles
Pick two different art styles (e.g. Renaissance and Cubism) and compare how they portray a common theme (like love or nature).
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New Age Renaissance
Describe a world where the use of advanced cyborg technology fuels a cultural renaissance.
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Printing Press Revolution
Write a story about an ordinary citizen whose life is transformed by the invention of the Gutenberg Press.
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Hidden in the Medici Court
You are a secret spy in the court of the famous Medicis during the Renaissance.
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Renaissance Art Visionary
Imagine you are an unknown artist during the Renaissance and you create a masterpiece overlooked by everyone.
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Harlem Renaissance Herald
Write a series of diary entries from the perspective of an African American artist during the Harlem Renaissance.
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Rebirth of Ideas
Write about a Renaissance philosopher’s struggle to spread a controversial idea that challenges traditional beliefs.
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Patron of Arts
As a wealthy Renaissance patron, decide which type of art or artist to sponsor and the potential consequences.
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Venetian Masquerade
Write about a grand masquerade ball in Renaissance Venice where a life-altering secret is unveiled.
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Da Vinci’s Hidden Apprentice
Imagine you are Leonardo Da Vinci’s undiscovered apprentice and recount your experiences and learnings.
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Secrets of the Medici
Write a story about an unrecorded secret pact among the Medici family during the Renaissance.
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In Da Vinci’s Footsteps
Muse on the adventures of an apprentice of Leonardo Da Vinci during the Renaissance.
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Through the Eyes of Renaissance Men
Imagine yourself as an influential figure during the Renaissance and describe your participation in this cultural movement.
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Renaissance of Animation
Write about the growing popularity and evolution of animation in film and entertainment.
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Life in the Renaissance
What if you were a regular child living in the Renaissance period? Describe a day in your life.
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Da Vinci: The Bug Collector
In this parallel universe, Da Vinci is not a renowned artist and inventor but the world’s most passionate entomologist ( someone who studies bugs).
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Alien Romance: Renaissance Period
Write a story where a humanoid alien and a young member of a Renaissance court fall in love.
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Personal Renaissance
Write about a time you took up a new hobby or interest that significantly changed your life.
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Unending Education
Your character is an ancient vampire who has been in existence since the Renaissance period.
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Apocalyptic Renaissance
Imagine a zombie apocalypse that triggers a renaissance of arts and culture.
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Renaissance Christmas Revels
Invent a Christmas feast held in the Renaissance court of a European monarch.
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Revive and Rewire
Write a personal essay about a significant change or event that happened to you during spring, a time of renaissance.
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Phantom Renaissance
Imagine a ghost stuck in the Renaissance period, trying to communicate with the present. What message are they trying to convey and why?
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Forward to the Past
Imagine your favorite characters travel back in time. How would they cope with the relevant historical era’s societal norms, technology, and customs?
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Romancing the Renaissance
Write a love story between characters from 21st-century popular culture who find themselves in the enchanting yet tumultuous period of the Renaissance.
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Framed in the Renaissance
Craft a tale about a humble artist in the Renaissance period who is hired to paint an influential person.
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Renaissance Ruminations
A famous artist during the Italian Renaissance disappears without a trace. Write from the perspective of a friend trying to find them.
