<human>:  I have a question about the History of Western art. Where did the Renaissance begin?
<bot>: The Renaissance began in Italy, but it spread to other parts of Europe as well. The Renaissance was a period of great cultural and intellectual change, and it was characterized by a return to classical ideals and a renewed interest in the arts. The Renaissance was a time of great artistic and intellectual achievement, and it was a period of great cultural and intellectual change.