What is humanism and what different forms of humanism existed during the Renaiss

What is humanism and what different forms of humanism existed during the Renaissance period? Discuss humanist ideas examples of humanist thinkers and writers.Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used including the textbook must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.Levack B. Muir E. & Veldman M. (2011). The west encounters & transformations. (3rd ed. Vol. 1 pp. 376-380). Upper Saddle: Pearson. DOI: www.pearsonhighered.com(Levack Muir & Veldman 2011)No wiki dictionary.com or plagarism