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Period: Jan 1, 1450 to Dec 31, 1565
Art in the Renaissance
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Feb 25, 1452
Leonardo Da Vinci is born
He lived to become an architect, painter, sculptor, and scientist. His science background and knowledge of human anatomy helped him draw realistic humans -
Feb 25, 1475
Michelangelo Buonarroti is born
Michelangelo was an italian painter, sculptor and architect. Sculpted David, and painted the ceiling and rear wall of the Sistine Chapel, he was also an architect of Saint Peter's Basilica. -
Feb 25, 1483
Rafael Santi is born
Italian painter and architect. Painted Frescoes in the vatican and is known for his painting of the Virgin Mary. -
Feb 25, 1495
The Last Supper begins to be painted
A fresco painted by Leonardo da Vinci depicting Jesus and his disciples at the moment Jesus announces that one of them has betrayed him. This is significant because of the way Da Vinci vividly shows each emotion. -
Feb 25, 1503
Mona Lisa is painted
A painting by Leonardo da Vinci of a woman with a mysterious smile. It is one of the most readily recognized paintings in the world. Some say the Mona Lisa is a self-portrait of Leonardo if he was female. -
Feb 25, 1503
Crowning of the Virgin
The Crowning of the Virgin was painted for the altar of the Oddi Chapel in the church of S. Francesco al Prato in Perugia.The predella illustrates three episodes from Christ's infancy: the Annunciation, the Adoration of the Magi and the Presentation in the Temple. -
Feb 25, 1508
Sistine Chapel is Painted
A chapel adjoining Saint Peter's Basilica, noted for the frescoes of biblical subjects painted by Michelangelo on its walls and ceilings. The Creation is one of the notable subjects of the ceiling paintings, and the Judgment Day is depicted on the rear wall of the chapel. Finished in 1512. -
Feb 25, 1519
Leonardo Da Vinci dies
During his life he painted the Last Supper, and the Mona Lisa. He also created a spin wheel lock gun. He also invented the tank. He engineered flaws within his war machines to make sure they werent perfect, because he hated war. -
Feb 25, 1520
Rafael Santi Dies
Within his life he painted many works of the Virgin Mary. He also completely many Madonnas as well. His Madonnas always hold ATLEAST a mother and a child. -
Feb 25, 1564
Michelangelo Buonarroti dies
During Michelangelo's life he did many Biblical works. This included David and Biblical stories and prophecies on the ceiling and rear wall of the Sistine Chapel.