Question

What was important to people during the Renaissance.

Answer 1

Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists in human history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and cultures to European commerce. The Renaissance is credited with bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization.
So I’d say Art.

Answer 2

The Renaissance was a bridge between the middle ages and modern-day civilization. So, if you wanted to ask who was important in that time? I'd give you an example of Leonardo Da Vinci. Way ahead of his time and an excellent polymath. So, new technologies and sciences were very important in such time period.