The significant educational development during the Renaissance in Europe was the establishment of humanist education. This movement emphasized the study of classical texts from ancient Greece and Rome, promoting a curriculum focused on literature, philosophy, history, and languages, alongside traditional subjects. Humanism shifted the approach to education, favoring critical thinking, inquiry, and the promotion of civic responsibility. The founding of universities and academies, which emphasized critical analysis and debate, marked a transformation in learning. This development laid the groundwork for modern liberal arts education and was instrumental in fostering intellectual advancements that characterized the Renaissance.