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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
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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.