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Jan 2, 1300
Scientific Discoveries
Filipo Brunelleschi invented the first mechanical clock in the 1300s. Mechanical clocks influenced the Renaissance because they were more accurate with timekeeping.
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Jan 2, 1397
Daily life/culture of the Renaissance
During the Renaissance, they would play an instrument called the harpsichord. This instrument is similar to a piano. It was created in 1397.
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Jul 23, 1401
Patrons of the Art
Francesco Sforza played a crucial role in the 15th century Italian politics. He was born July 23, 1401. He has influenced the Renaissance because he obtained the services of the most famous artist to work in Milan.
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Jan 2, 1425
Renaissance Art
Masaccio was the first great Italian painter of the Renaissance. He was born December 21, 1401. One of his best paintings is Portrait of a Young Man. This painting was created in 1425. He influenced the Renaissance because his family was the first of the city both artistically and politically.
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Jan 2, 1427
Renaissance Art
Donatello was a Renaissance sculptor from Florence and he was born December 13, 1466. One of his best sculptures is The Feast Of Herod which was created in 1427.He was an influence to the Renaissance because he was the first to introduce large sculptures.
http://www.biography.com/people/donatello-21032601
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Jan 2, 1440
Scientific Discoveries
Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press in 1440. He created the printing press because everything was block-printed and it was time consuming.
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Jan 2, 1440
Inventions
The printing press was invented in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg. This influenced the Renaissance because it was easier to create books or writings.
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Jan 1, 1449
Patrons of the Arts
Lorenzo de Medici was an Italian Patron of the Renaissance. He was born Janurary 1, 1449. The Medici family has influenced the Renaissance because they have produced four popes.
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Jan 2, 1500
Daily life/ culture of the Renaissance
During the Renaissance, goods were traded between the 1400s-1500s. Most of the goods that were traded were turkey and sweet potatoes. Also spices such as cinnamon and pepper were traded.
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Jan 2, 1503
Renaissance Art
Leonardo da Vinci was a famous Italian artist who was born April 15, 1452. He is best known for his painting Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa is also one of the best paintings in the world. His work demonstrates the impact of human life and was an influence to the Renaissance. He was an amazing artist and people were influenced by his work.
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Jan 2, 1504
Renaissance Art
Michelangelo was an Italian painter who was born March 6, 1475. One of his best paintings is the painting "David". Michelangelo's art were influences to the world. He influenced the Renaissance and world with his artwork.
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Jan 2, 1514
Renaissance Art
Raphael was a famous Italian artist of the Renaissance. Raphael's art was realistic and was more related to the human form. This is the impact Raphael had on the Renaissance.
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Jan 2, 1517
The Catholic Church (Pre-Reformation)
Martin Luther went against the Catholic Church and wrote the 95 Theses in 1517. Luther believed that the Bible was the only source that had true information and that the only thing people should believe was what was in the Bible. The 95 theses influenced the Renaissance because it became the foundation of the Protestant Reformation.
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Jan 2, 1517
The Catholic Church (Pre-Reformation)
Indulgences were a piece of paper that Catholics thought they could buy to earn salvation and the forgiveness of their sins. Catholics also thought that buying indulgences would get one of their loves ones out of purgatory. Indulgences influenced the Renaissance because many Catholics believed that the indulgences would earn them salvation and get a loved one out of purgatory.
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Jan 2, 1517
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther went against the Catholic Church and wrote the 95 theses. This influenced the Renaissance because it later became the foundation of the Protestant Reformation.
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Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic Church because he had been causing them trouble. His 95 theses had cause a lot of trouble. He had been given a couple of chances to recant but he wouldn't so the Catholic Church excommunicated him. This influenced the Renaissance because Martin's disagreement with the church became apparent.
https://blog.oup.com/2012/01/luther/
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Jan 2, 1522
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther translated the Bible to German and had given it to Frederick of Saxony. His translation of the Bible influenced the Renaissance because it helped those who understood the German language understand the Bible better.
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Literary Works
Romeo and Juliet was a literary book written by Shakespeare. It was published in 1597. His work influenced the Renaissance because he influenced the development of that historical epoch.
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Literary works
Hamlet is a literary book written by William Shakespeare. The book was published in 1603. Shakespeare inspired the Renaissance because his work influenced the development of that historical epoch.
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Literary Works
Midsummer's Night Dream was a literary book written by William Shakespeare. This book was published in 1605. This book influenced the Renaissance because it was a comedy that everyone enjoyed.
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Scientific Discoveries
The microscope was invented in 1608 by Zacharias Janssen. The microscope did not influence the Renaissance. -
Inventions
The telescope was invented in 1608 by Hans Lippershey. The telescope influenced the Renaissance because it made astronomers discover new things.
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Daily life/culture of the Renaissance
During the Renaissance, an instrument called the lute was played. The lute was invented in the 1660s. It was made in France and it was a famous instrument.
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Inventions
The steam engine was invented in 1698 by Thomas Savery. This influenced the Renaissance because it made transportation methods easier.
http://www.inventionware.com/renaissance-inventions/
https://www.reference.com/history/did-steam-engine-make-life-easier-9976cc7a50d5af4f
