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Giotto

Jul 1, 1266

Born: July, 1266 Died: January 8, 1337
Giotto was one of the first painters of the Renaissance. He affected the artists that came after him with his instrumental techniques in pursuing goals of Renaissance art.

Renaissance

Jan 1, 1300

A rebirth or revive, or the cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe from roughly the fourteenth through the middle of the seventeenth centuries, based on the rediscovery of the literature of Greece and Rome.

Humanism

Jan 1, 1300

Humanism is the thought that thrived throughout places around and in Italy, witch is if you follow Greek and Latin classics you will have a moral and effective life and the best models for powerful Latin styles.

Medicine

Jan 1, 1300

New cures were found with medicine during the Renaissance and people had a better understanding of how the body works and what's inside of it. Without their studies we couldn't have ever found some of the cures that we are finding today!

Neoplatonism

Jan 1, 1300

Neoplatonism is humanism with Christianity. it mixed the teachings of Plato and other ancient philosophers with teachings from the church. This flourished throughout Italy as the primary philosophy which a lot of artists recognized in their more non spiritual works.

The First Portable Clock

Jan 1, 1410

The first portable clock was developed by Filippo Brunelleschi, a famous architect, in 1410. This allowed people to take time with them.

Gutenberg Creates the Printing Press

Jan 1, 1440

Started: 1436 Finished: 1440
Johannes Gutenberg invented the Printing Press with a replaceable/moveable wooden/metal letters, which before they didn't have. This was revolutionary and made it much easier to print things.

Lorenzo de Medici

Jan 1, 1449

Born: January 1, 1449 Died: April 9, 1492

He was an Italian Statesman and the ruler of the Florence republic. He was one of the most powerful and enthusiastic Renaissance patrons. His family loved art and made it a big part of Italy.

Erasmus

Oct 27, 1469

Born: October 27, 1469 Died: July 12, 1536
Erasmus was a professional scholar, Catholic priest, and teacher who played a big part in the early humanistic movement. He came from modest means and became one of Europe's greatest thinkers. He was known for his translation of the New Testament to Greek.

Isabella d'Este

May 18, 1474

Born: May 18, 1474 Died: February 13, 1539
Isabella d'Este might of been one of the most powerful women in the Renaissance, and quite brilliant. She mastered Greek and Latin and memorized the works of the ancient scholars. She also excelled at singing, dancing, and played musical instruments. Isabella was the mother of seven and she had great influence being the duchess of Mantua; even ruling when her husband was lost in battle.

Rafael

Apr 6, 1483

Born: April 6, 1483 Died: April 6, 1520
Rafael was a master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. He's best known for his Madonnas and his large figure in the Vatican.

Botticelli Completes "The Birth of Venus"

Jan 1, 1485

Started: 1482 Finished: 1485
"The Birth of Venus" was painted by Sandro Botticelli, it was one of the most famous pieces of Italian art for the 15th century. The painting shows Venus (the goddess of love) and is based off of classic latin literature and Ovid's Metamorphosis.

The High Renassaicne

Jan 1, 1490

The High Renaissance flourished for about 35 years (1490-1527). When Rome was hit by imperial troops, and revolved around three figures, Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), Michelangelo (1475–1564), and Raphael (1483–1520).

Henry VIII Becomes the King of England

Jun 28, 1491

Born: June 28, 1491 Death: January 28, 1547
He was king of England from April 23, 1509, until his death. He was the first king of Ireland. He was the second Tudor monarch succeeding his father Henry VII. He married six times and beheaded two of his wives. He was the main instigator of the English Reformation.

New Land (America)

Dec 9, 1492

Cristopher Columbus had his mind set on finding a direct route to Asia and was sponsored by Spain. He stumbled across America while trying to find the route to Asia. Although he did not really discover America he did find the land and tell others.

Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper"

Jan 1, 1498

Started: 1495 Finished: 1498
"The Last Supper" is a mural painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the refectory of the Convent of the Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan. This painting is one of the most famous in the world!

Michelangelo Begins Painting he Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

Jan 1, 1512

Started: 1508 Finished: 1512
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michelangelo. The ceiling is filled with scenes from the Bible, making up a whole scheme. It's a renowned artwork of the High Renaissance.

Martin Luther Posts His 95 These on the Door of the Church

Jan 1, 1517

In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 thesis on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. On the paper has his opines which was a huge influence in the Reformation. One of the most know thing he had on the paper was about the papal practice.

The Reformation

Jan 1, 1517

This was practically a huge argument about the Catholic Church and their ability to define Christian practice. The Church controlled so much of the peoples lives. The people were wanting a religious and political wealth in the bible or a pamphlet reading about pastures and prices. They thought the church was starting to take advantage of them, and the people were arguing it to stop. It started when Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis to the Churches door. Then the argument started to spread.

Da Vinci paints "The Mona Lisa"

Jan 1, 1519

Almost everyone knows what the "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci made in between 1503-1519 is. It's a half length oil painting of a picture of a woman.