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1059
Renaissance Art/Artists- Filippo Brunelleschi
Started rebuilding this structure in 1059. Was able to achieve this by way of the Medici family. -
1285
Inventions- Eye Glasses
Invented by Salvino D'Armate around 1285. Invented to help those who could not see very well. They would come with different thickness of lenses.
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1301
The Catholic Church- Avignon
Later on in 1301, after the pope tried to tax the clergy, the pope relocated. He moved to Avignon. After this move many people during this time felt as thought the church was more or less under French rule.
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1301
The Catholic Church- Taxes on the French Clergy
The king in 1301 tried to tax the french. More specifically the French Clergy. The king refused to pay these taxes and was arrested for not obeying what the pope said.
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1320
Literary Works- The Divine Comedy
Written by Dante in 1320, The Divine Comedy is a story about a soul. The soul travels through three separate places. Once to Hell, once to Heaven, and once to Purgatory. (Artistic Movements of the Renaissance Notes) -
1360
Patrons of the Arts- Giovanni di Bicci
Born in 1360 Giovanni di Bicci was one of the first members of this family. Started bringing people together and was one of the first major patron of the arts. (https://www.florenceinferno.com/the-medici-family/) -
1377
The Catholic Church- 3 Popes
In 1377 there were 3 popes. One lived in Rome and passed away. When he passed away the cardinals elected 2 popes because they had differing opinions on who it should actually be. The church still could not agree on who the pope should be so they chose another pope.
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1392
Literary Works- The Canterbury Tales
Written in 1392 by Geoffrey Chaucer. These are a group of multiple stories. The stories talk about pilgrims' travels. These pilgrims go to St. Thomas Becket's tomb. (Artistic Movements of the Renaissance Notes) -
1397
Patrons of the Arts- First Medici Bank
In 1397 the first Medici bank was opened. This bank helped the family take over Florence and increased their political power. (Italian Renaissance notes) -
Period: 1400 to
Daily Life/Culture- Family
Families would arrange marriages for their children. These marriages were arranged when the two getting married were around 2 or 3. Dowries were paid to the groom’s family.
(Life During the Renaissance Notes) -
Period: 1400 to
Daliy Life/Culture- Father and Mother's Roles
Typically the mother would not have any major roles in society. They would take care of the home and children. Men were the ones in charge. They had all the power over the family.
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Period: 1400 to
Daily life/Culture- Peasants
They made up the majority of the population. They worked mostly on farms. They were not paid well for the amount of work they did.
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1405
Literary Works- The Book of the City of Ladies
This was written by Christine de Pizan in France, in 1405. The Book of the City of Ladies talks about the difference in education between men and women. She states that if women had the same education as men they could be just as advanced as men. (Artistic Movements of the Renaissance Notes) -
1473
Scientific Discoveries
One scientific discovery was the scientific method. It was invented around 1473. (History of the Scientific Method) -
1486
Renaissance Art/Artists- The Birth of Venus
Painted by Sandro Botticelli in 1486, the painting is said to show a myth of Venus. It is said to show “Venus rising from the sea”
(https://learnodo-newtonic.com/famous-renaissance-paintings) -
1490
Renaissance Art/Artists- Raphael
Born in 1490 he was an artist. He is most remembered for his Madonnas. -
1506
Scientific Discoveries- Heliocentric Solar System
In 1506 it was discovered that the Earth was not the center of the solar system. It was found that the sun was the center of the solar system. (Jacob’s flyer) -
Aug 31, 1517
Martin Luther- Theses
Martin Luther nailed his theses on the door of the Lutherstadt Wittenberg’s Castle Church. These theses brought some accusations to the church and called the church out on some topics.
(https://www.visit-luther.com/reformation-heroes/martin-luther/a-timeline-of-luthers-life/) -
1518
Renaissance Art/Artists- Assumption of the Virgin
Painted in 1518 by Titian, the painting is in the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. This painting helped Titian become one of the biggest painters in the city.
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1518
Martin Luther- Heresy
In 1518 Martin Luther is accused of Heresy and is sent to trial in Augsburg. There he bases his arguments on parts of the bible.
https://www.visit-luther.com/reformation-heroes/martin-luther/a-timeline-of-luthers-life/ -
1521
Martin Luther- Excommunication
After he put the 95 theses on the church he went in front of the Diet of Worms. In January of 1521, he was officially excommunicated. -
1541
Renaissance Art/Artists- The Last Judgement
Painted by Michealangelo Buonarroti in 1541. The painting is located on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It is one of his most famous paintings.
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Scientific Discoveries- Rough Moon
Galelio discovered that the moon had ridges and craters. Before this, it was thought that the moon was smooth, or at least fairly smooth. (https://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance_astronomy.php) -
Inventions- Flushing Toilets
Invented by Sir John Harrington in 1596. But, it was not officially patented until 1775.
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Inventions- Adding Machine
Machine that was originally made for a tax man. Invented by Blaise Pascal. Made a success by William Seward Burroughs in 1892.
(Maddy Wade's Piktochart)
