Renaissance

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  • Feb 18, 1400

    Oil Paints Introduced

    Paints were created by mixing colored pigments with linseed or walnut oil. They dry very slowly, making it easier for artists to change their work.
  • Feb 18, 1400

    Rise of Humanism

    Humanism is based on the belief that all humans should be allowed to freely think about the world and changes that should be made. It directly conflicted with the Catholic Church's beliefs.
  • Period: Feb 18, 1400 to

    Renaissance

  • Feb 18, 1420

    Burnelleschi's Dome

    The Dome was designed by Filippo Burnelleschi. It was the largest structure ever built since the Pantheon in 125 AD.
  • Feb 18, 1435

    Linear Perspective

    Filippo not only designed a building, but also developed the idea of Linear Perspective. This introduced the idea of making a three-dimensional image on a flat surface.
  • Feb 19, 1435

    Donatello’s David

    Donatello was a great sculptor of the Renaissance. David was the first statue to be made completely in bronze since Greek and Roman classical times.
  • Feb 18, 1500

    High Renaissance

    The year 1500 marks the turn in events of the Renaissance that changed artistic style.
  • Feb 19, 1505

    Adoration of the Shepherds

    This picture shows the manger scene from the Bible. It was painted by Giovanni Agostino da Lodi.
  • Feb 18, 1506

    Leonardo’s Mona Lisa

    Leonardo Da Vinci painted this famous portrait. He was known for his excellence in many different professions.
  • Feb 19, 1512

    Michelangelo’s Chapel

    Michelangelo completed the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome. He was a sculptor, painter, poet, and architect.
  • Feb 18, 1550

    Adoration of the Magi

    The artist of this painting is unidentified. People believe the ideas for the painting came from the book of Psalms in the Bible.