Renaissance

Renaissance Begins

Jan 1, 1350

the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries

Giovanni de Medici Moves to Florence

Jan 1, 1397

Giovanni de Medici, the papal banker, headquarters his business in Florence and becomes involved in Florentine public life and patronage of the arts, laying the groundwork for the rise of his son Cosimo de Medici to power

Perspective

Jan 1, 1413

The system of perspective we take for granted today is a relatively recent discovery in artistic history. Before the 14th Century little to no attempts were made to realistically depict the three dimensional world in art in the way in which we are now accustomed to seeing it picture (The School of Athens' by Raphael (1518))

The Papacy Returns to Rome

Jan 1, 1420

The Papacy, having been located in Avignon since 1305, returns to Rome, bringing with it the prestige and wealth necessary to rebuild the city.

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Jan 1, 1430

Italian philosopher, Marsilio Fasino, was born.Italian Dominican priest and monk Francesco Colonna, was born.

Oct 19, 1433

Johann Gutenberg and the Printing press

Jan 1, 1440

n 1440, German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invented a printing press process that, with refinements and increased mechanization, remained the principal means of printing until the late 20th century. The inventor's method of printing from movable type, including the use of metal molds and alloys, a special press, and oil-based inks, allowed for the first time the mass production of printed books.

Pope Nicholas V Ascends to the Throne

Jan 1, 1447

Pope Nicholas V takes the first steps toward turning Rome into a Renaissance city, undertaking many construction projects and strongly encouraging the arts.

Spainish Inquistion

Jan 1, 1478

One of the most deadly inquistions in history, it was designed to root out all non Catholics i.e Jews and Muslims

Pico Publishes His Collection of 900 Treatises

Jan 1, 1486

Pico's philosophy often conflicts with that of the Catholic Church and he is declared a heretic. He is saved from demise by the intervention of Lorenzo de Medici.

da Vinci paints The Last Supper

Jan 1, 1495

The Last Supper is the final meal that, according to Christian belief, Jesus shared with his Apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion

Michelangelo's David

Jan 1, 1504

David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created between 1501 and 1504, by the Italian artist Michelangelo. It is a 5.17-metre marble statue of a standing male nude. Because of the nature of the hero that it represented, it soon came to symbolize the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Florentine Republic, an independent city-state threatened on all sides by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family. The eyes of David, with a warning glare, were turned tow

Machiavelli writes the Prince

Jan 1, 1514

The Prince is considered to be the earliest works of modern philosophy. Published after Machiavelli's death for fear of contraversey.

Leonardo da Vinci Dies

Feb 5, 1519

Leonardo, perhaps the most remarkable individual of the Renaissance, dies in France, having established himself as a painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist.