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Period: 1300 to
Italian City-State Conflicts
Political struggles and conflicts among Italian city-states characterize the Renaissance period, contributing to the rise and fall of powerful families and states. -
Period: 1300 to
Commercial Revolution
The Commercial Revolution witnesses economic changes, including the rise of banking and trade, contributing to the prosperity of cities and the emergence of a merchant class. -
Period: 1300 to
Renaissance Artistic Periods
The Renaissance witnesses distinctive artistic periods, including the Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, and Mannerism, each characterized by unique styles and themes. -
1350
Beginning of the Renaissance
The Early Renaissance is marked by a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and humanism. In Florence, Italy, artists like Giotto and writers like Petrarch lay the groundwork for the cultural revival. -
1400
Printing Press Invention
Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press around 1440 revolutionizes the dissemination of knowledge, impacting politics, economics, and society by making books more accessible. -
1400
Medici Patronage in Florence
The Medici family's patronage of the arts and sponsorship of intellectual endeavors significantly contributes to the flourishing of Renaissance culture in Florence. Date: 15th century -
1500
Copernican Revolution
Nicolaus Copernicus proposes a heliocentric model of the solar system, challenging the traditional geocentric view and marking a significant shift in scientific thought. -
1500
Elizabethan Literature and Theater
The Elizabethan era in England (late 16th century) sees a flourishing of literature and theater, with the works of William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. -
Period: 1500 to
Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution, spanning the 16th to the 18th centuries, marks a transformative period in scientific inquiry, challenging traditional views and laying the foundation for modern science. -
1527
End of the Renaissance
The Sack of Rome in 1527 by imperial troops, led by Charles V, is considered a symbolic end to the High Renaissance. It results in the decline of Renaissance ideals in Italy.