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Originating in Italy, The Renaissance was the beginning of "modern times". People are starting to look forward to living rather than death. This marked the beginning of knowledge expansion in Europe.
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He invented the printing press which changed the face of Europe. The results of this invention include and increase of literacy amoung citizens and an oppurtunity for individual interpretation of the bible
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As the richest and most powerful family in Italy throughout the Renaissance, The Medici's held all power in Florence starting with Giovanni, founder of Medici Bank.
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A special magistracy set up by the Florentine government to "root out the abominable vice of sodomy." It was a panel of professional men who were charged with pursuing and punishing acts of sodomy.
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Invented by Johann Gutenberg, this one invention changed the face of Europe.
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The "True Renaissance Man". Along with painting masterpieces like "The Last Supper", he was a pioneer in anatomy, an inventor, botanist and writer.
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Machiavelli invented political science. His book "The Prince" described a new kind of ruler. He is most famous for his quote, "The ends justify the means."
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As the first feminist writer, she was critical of the role of women in society and of how women succumb to these roles.
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Simply known as Raphael, he was a painter and sculpture of the Renaissance. He was celebrated for his grace and perfection.
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This signaled the end of the reconquista. This started the unification of Spain.
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This invasion ushered in a new type of European power politics. Italy becomes the focus of International ambitions.
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Considered one of his greatest works, "The Last Supper" defines the religious emphasis at the time. Also the "hidden messages" in this painting provokes questions in modern society.
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This painting is important because it represents the similarities between the Renaissance and Ancient Greece. Raphael mixed scholars from his time and the time of Ancient Greece to show that society is beginning to thirst for knowledge again.
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"The Prince" was Machiavelli's principle work. In this book, he describes how the ruler should gain, maintain, and increase it.
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Baldassare Castiglione's influential novel about education. It said that "the educated man of the upper class should have a broad background in many academic subjects, and his spiritual and physical as well as intellectual capabilities should be trained."
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Famous English philosopher and lawyer who was executed because he refused to approve Henry VIII's Act of Succession
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Shakespeare, an english writer, wrote about 38 plays, and 154 sonnets.
