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Jul 1, 1285
Eyeglasses- Inventions
The popular invention eyeglasses were invented by Salvino D' Armate. Eyeglasses helped people see things more clearly if they didn't have strong vision. Eyeglasses have helped so many people over the world and still to this day have given people the ability to be adventurous. Scientist are still updating glasses and making them the best versions they can to help people in need.
Sources: https://www.smore.com/3ds6v-eye-glasses -
Nov 17, 1350
Giovanni Boccaccio- Patrons of the Arts
Giovanni Boccaccio also lived in Florence. Hes remembered for his written language and inspiring tons of people through Europe with his poetry. Boccaccio showed different way to write out and express your true feelings.
Sources: https://dailyhistory.org/How_did_Boccaccio_influence_the_Renaissance%3F -
Jan 3, 1405
The Book of the City of Ladies- Literary Works
The book called "City of Ladies" was written by Christine de Pizan. In the book she argued that women should have the same equal rights as men, such as education. Instead of only having men being the ones that go to school and get a job women should be able too. Back in this time girls growing up didn't even go to school they stayed home and were taught by their mothers how to cook, clean, and sew clothes.
Source: Power point Artistic Movements of the Renaissance. Slide number 10. -
Sep 15, 1420
Pope Leo- The Catholic Church
The pope was always seen as the leader and a guide to life. The people were accepted to follow what Pope Leo had to say and what the bible wrote, so they will please the gods. Pope Leo goes down in history as one of the most important popes during the Renaissance. The great church called St. Peter's Basilica begin to get built in the year 1506 for people to gather and worship their gods.
Source: https://dailyhistory.org/What_was_the_role_of_the_Popes_in_the_Renaissance%3F -
Nov 23, 1439
German Johannes Gutenberg- Scientific Discoveries
Johannes Gutenberg made the amazing invention the movable printing press. The first printed book was made in 1455, called the Gutenberg Bible. The printing press made it very easy to illustrate and share stories to thousands of people.He also helped educate others with reading and writing skills.
source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/johannes-gutenberg-inventions-facts-accomplishments.html -
Mar 1, 1440
Printing Press-Invention
The printing press was invented in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press was a huge invention and very important if there was a message or story that needed to be shared quickly. Luther used the printing press to spread his ideas about the 95 theses. It made designing books, a lot easier to write out and read to kids. The printing press helped develop more in the future such as computers.
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Jan 8, 1500
Albrecht Durer- Renaissance Art/Artists
Albrecht Durer was another famous artists. He has really showed people true amazing art. One of his art pieces that will go down in history is called "Self Portrait with fur-trimmed Robe." It was designed in the early 1500s. This painting was so unique because most artist didn't paint themselves. He is also known for how well each little detail makes up for his huge painting. Source:https://www.theartstory.org/artist/durer-albrecht/artworks/ -
Mar 3, 1500
Scientific Method- Scientific Discoveries
The scientific method was first used by a person in 1500s, and on this day thousands of scientist are using it. This method helped many scientist write out their whole experiment and would be able to guess and check themselves. Isaac Newton was one to help educate people about science and he was very knowledgeable about the scientific method.
Sources: https://www.ducksters.com/science/scientificmethod.php -
Jul 9, 1500
Oil Paints- Inventions
Oil paints were invented in 1500s by a guy named Jan Van Eyck. Artist enjoyed messing around with oil paints to bring their creation to life with a majority of different bright colors. Scientist say oil paints were the first start to developing photography in cameras and on our phones.
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Jan 1, 1504
Medici Family- Patrons of the Arts
Medici Family:
-Their family lived in Florence. The whole family was big into the arts and invested majority of their money towards it.
Giovanni de' Medici helped pay for Raphael work in 1504 when Raphael worked on the Vatican.
Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/renaissance/medici-family -
Mar 5, 1504
Raphael-Renaissance Art/Artists
Another important artist goes by the name Raphael. He has had so many amazing creations one of them being "The Engagement of Virgin Mary" Raphael was inspired by a teacher named Perugino in 1504 when his creation began. The painting was designed for a church named Citta de Casetllo in Italy.
Sources: My paper from the assignment Renaissance Artwork Research Paper over the painting "The Engagement of Virgin Mary" -
Mar 6, 1506
Leonardo da Vinci-Renaissance Art/Artists
Another artist during the Renaissance is named Leonardo da Vinci. You have probably heard of the Mona Lisa painting. But did you know it is still to this day one of the most famous artwork? It was an oil painting and was complete in 1506. Still to this day thousands of people go visit the Louvre Museum and be amazed by this artist creation.
Sources: https://mymodernmet.com/leonardo-da-vinci-mona-lisa-facts/ -
Feb 4, 1508
Michelangelo- Renaissance Art/Artists
One of the many artist during the Renaissance was Michelangelo. The name may sound familiar for his famous painting on the Frescoes ceiling. For his recreation of what he believed happen to Adam from the stories in the Bible. He started this masterpiece in 1508 and finished in 1512
Sources: Slideshow Artistic Movements of the Renaissance slide number 23. And https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michelangelo -
Sep 1, 1517
Protestant Challenge- The Catholic Church
The first protest challenge happened in 1517. Because of Martin Luther 95 theses. Luther protested against the pope saying his beliefs on how people should follow Christ. Luther believed that people who read the bible should have their own belief on how they understand it, instead of the Pope telling them what it says and what they need to do everyday to go to Heaven.
source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/impact-of-the-protestant-reformation-on-the-study-of-history.html -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses- Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation
In 1517 Martin Luther shared his voice about the Catholic Church in Rome. He knew people made mistakes and he wanted them to have a way to ask for forgiveness of their sins. Pope Leo X tried to convince people not to read them, but Luther's words were too strong. The 95 theses talk about God and the bible and tell you how to live a full life putting God before yourself.
source: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martin-luther-posts-95-theses -
Mar 9, 1530
Food- Daily life/Culture
During this time period the food you ate depended on how high of class you were in. For example weddings were always a fun time! Because weddings were such an important event people would eat fancy food, such as peacocks. A famous wedding that happened back in 1539 was Cosimo I de' Medici and Eleonora di Toledo. They had decorations all over the church, amazing food, and of course entertainment.
Source powerpoint- Life During the Renaissance slide 12 -
Sep 2, 1545
Council of Trent- Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation
The council of Trent was held in Italy in 1545. This act was a huge movement up for the Catholics Church. This group was mainly filled with bishops, and they wanted to share with everyone on their take of Catholic Church and their beliefs. One belief they had said "Belief of justification by scripture alone." Meaning they should keep things simple, always following faith first.
Source: https://ageofex.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/the-council-of-trent-and-their-relation-to-martin-luther/ -
Jun 3, 1563
Indulgences- The Catholic Church
Indulgences have a huge impact on Catholic Churches. It had rules stating different punishments that would be necessary if a law was broken. This was the start when Luther questioned the Pope about the indulgences. Luther then convinced people about the 95 theses that told different teachings in the bible.
source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/indulgence -
May 5, 1564
Music- Daily life/culture
Just like today, music was important then too. Important music event that happened was in 1564 when the Violin was invented by Andrea Amati. Musical instruments were important during this time for entertainment such as plays and weddings. People mainly danced in a group of 2, because partner dancing was one of the famous dances to do. The violin later helped develop new instruments that people still enjoy to use as entertainment!
Source: https://www.smore.com/dwe73-the-violin -
Microscope- Invetions
It was invented in 1590 by a gentlemen named Zacharias Janssen. The microscope was an amazing tool to see objects very close. Back then they would use to study small bugs. But now this tool is used to study medicines and bacteria source: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1UEKC0F5xfTXJB-xPwFOtp-lHtD_hbM2g7bSl0bTzxSQ/edit -
Romeo and Juliet-Literary Works
Everyone enjoys a good love story, because of Romeo and Juliet there are thousands of stories. Romeo and Juliet play was written in 1594 by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet were known for its English language, and all the feelings the play has with it. Ever since 1594, Romeo and Juliet has been in plays, movies, books and tv shows still for the same purpose to entertain the crowd.
source- https://www.reference.com/history/did-shakespeare-influence-renaissance-9d0e078a54ff478b -
Hamlet- Literary Works
Hamlet was written in the year 1599 and is a play based off prince Hamlet. This play was another example of the English Renaissance. And once again this play was brought to you by William Shakespeare.
Source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/when-was-hamlet-written-context-history.html -
Galileo- Scientific Discoveries
Ever wonder what space looks like? Well thanks to Galileo we can get a beautiful look at space because it was in 1609 when he invented the first telescope. Because of this invention Galileo has made amazing discoveries in his life! Some examples are discovering new stars, the sun rotates, and planets orbit the sun. Galileo started to share his discoveries right away and published many books and re-search papers full of evidence.
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Barometer- Inventions
The barometer was first made in 1643 by Evangelista Torricelli. This fancy tool was used to match the atmospheric pressure. Many early scientist used this invention to gather data from the atmosphere. Good thing this invention was created because it has grown a huge impact on humans today by using it to check out the upcoming weather forecast.
Sources: https://www.smore.com/32nud-barometer -
Vermeer- Renaissance Art/Artists
Vermeer is a very famous artist for a lot of his paintings one of them is called "Girl with a Pearl Earring." It was designed in 1665. This painting truly has so much personality to it, having the model do a simple pose of looking over the shoulder. It was so popular that it even got showed at National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C
Sources: https://news.artnet.com/opinion/what-is-the-greatest-vermeer-painting-the-10-most-iconic-works-of-the-dutch-master-ranked-1071242
