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Jan 1, 1472
Maddonnalaurana- Francesco de la Vrana
This sculputure translated as "Madonna and Child" was created in 1472 by Francesco de la Vrana from Croatia. It depicts a very solemn Mary holding her son, Jesus. The sculpture now resides in a church in Sicilly. "Madonna and Child" Vrana. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1475
Missa Prolationum- Johannes Ockeghem
Listen Here Ockeghem created Missa Prolationum from music written entirely by himself. Missa Prolationum is made up of mensuration canons and has been noted as being "perhaps the most extraordinary contrapuntal achievement of the fifteenth century". The multiple voices chiming in throughout this piece is moving. "Missa Prolationum." Ockeghem. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1483
Christ and St. Thomas- Verrocchio
Christ and St. Thomas is a bronze statue built by Andrea del Verrocchio. It resides in Florence, Italy. The statue depicts Thomas the disciple doubting the resurection of Jesus. "Christ and St. Thomas." Verrochio. N.p., 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1492
Certosa di Pavia Church
Certosa di Pavla Church resides in Milan, Italy. It was designed by Marco Solari under the order of the Visconti family. The church then begame a monastery. Today it is still open for tours. It's beautiful architecture is a mix of Renaissance and High Renaissance. "Certosa di Pavia Church." Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certosa_di_Pavia -
Jan 1, 1494
The Last Supper- Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper is a mural in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. It depicts the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, from John, 13:21, in the Bible. It is thought that da Vinci worked on this mural from 1494-1498. Da Vinci, Leonardo. "The Last Supper." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1499
Pieta- Michelangelo
The Pieta rsides in St. Peter's Basillica in the Vatican City, Italy. It depicts the body of Jesus on his Mother, Mary's lap after Crusifixion. It's life-like qualities are truly incredible. "Pieta." Listverse. N.p., 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1500
San Pietro in Montorio
The San Pietro in Rome, Italy was designed by Donato Bramante in 1500. It takes the older, column-style and mixes it with the Renaissance Dome. "San Pietro in Montorio." Bramante. N.p., 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pietro_in_Montorio. -
Jan 1, 1501
David - Michelangelo
David, made of marble depicts the biblical character, David. He was created for the Florence Cathedral but instead lived outside of the Palazzo della Signoria in Florence.
David symbolizes defense and defeat. His eyes originally pointed towards Rome as a warning. Michelangelo. "David." David: A New Perspective. J. Huston McCulloch, 7 June
2007. Web. 12 April. 2015. <http://www.econ.ohio-state.edu/jhm/arch/david/
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Jan 1, 1503
Mona Lisa - Leonardo da Vinci
The Mona Lisa was bought by the King Francis I of France but now is on exhibit at the Louvre museum in Paris. The Mona Lisa is known for her questionable facial expression. Is she smiling or frowning? "Mona Lisa" Leonardo da Vinci. N.p., 15 Dec. 2010. Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1504
Missa Maria Zart - Obrecht
Listen Here Missa Maria Zart translated as "Tender Maria" is known for being oneof the longest "polyphonic settings of the Mass Ordianry ever written". The combination of voices and harmony make for a very moving experience. "Missa Maria Zart." Obrecht. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Obrecht -
Jan 1, 1508
The Tempest- Giorgione
Giorgione painted The Tempest between 1506 and 1508 in Venice, Italy. There has been much debate over the meaning of this piece, but many believe the man is a solider, and that the storm is representative of war. "The Tempest." Giogione. N.p. Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1519
Château de Chambord - Domenico da Cortona
Domenico da Cortona was the architect of the Chateau, however, it is believed that Leondardo da Vinci was also involved. The chateau combines classic French architecture with renaissance styles. It was under construction for 28 while being built. "Chateau de Chambord" Cortona. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1541
The Last Judgment- Michelangelo
A fresco by Michelangelo on the alter wall of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City, Italy. It shows the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment. It took Michelangelo over 4 years to complete the fresco. The bodies are rising up to meet their fate. "The Last Judgment." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 14 April. 2014. Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1547
The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica
The dome of St. Peter's Basilica was designed by Giacomo della Porta, Bramante and Michelangelo. It resides in the Vatican City, Italy and can be seen from many parts of the city. "St. Peter's Dome" Bramante. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1555
Missa Papae Marcelli
Missa Papae Marcelli is a mass written by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. It is a six-voice mass and was presented in 1555 for Pope Marcellus II. The harmonies heard throughout this piece are truly moving. Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2rJaelaoGc "Missa Papae Marcelli." Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Jan 1, 1563
The Wedding at Cana- Paolo Veronese
This oil on canvas painting is the largest painting on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. It depicts the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding ceremony in Cana. "The Wedding at Cana." Veronese, Paolo. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wedding_at_Cana -
The Faerie Queene - Edmund Spenser
This epic poem written by Edmund Spenser is an alegorical work written that praises Queen Elizabeth I. The first half of The Faerie Queene was published in 1590 and the second half, several years later. "The Faerie Queene." Spenser, Edmund. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faerie_Queene -
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare
The tragic and well-known story of lovers from opposing families told through dramatic poetry. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet." "Romeo and Juleit." Shakespeare N.p. Web. 14 April. 2015.
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Sonnet 18- Shakespeare
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date; Finish the sonnet here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonnet_18 "Sonnet 18." Shakespeare. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. -
Love- George Herbert
George Herbert's Love poem was written around the year 1630. Herbert was an English poet and priest.
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‘You must sit down,’ says Love, ‘and taste my meat.’
So I did sit and eat." Read the poem here: http://www.poetseers.org/the-great-poets/the-metaphysical-poets/george/gpoems/love/index.html "Love." Herbert. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert#Writings
