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Apr 13, 1300
Medieval Art
Most art was religious. Figures looke stiff with no movement. Faces were serious with little emotion. They were fully dressed with stiff clothes. Paints were bright and backgrounds were chromatic (1 color) -
Period: Apr 13, 1300 to
Renissance
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Oct 31, 1452
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was a famous sculptor and painter . One of his most famous painting is the Mona Lisa. Leonardo was gifted in many fields. Most of his work was inspired by other artists. He was a perfect example in the Renaissance. -
Apr 13, 1473
Nicolaus Copernicus
Was called the father of modern astronomy. His scientific work showed he was highly creative.He was taught that Earth was the center of the universe. 1514 he printed a booklet that outlined his theory. -
Apr 13, 1500
The groth of trade
Trade brought goods and new ideas to Europe. People traveled on the Silk Road to China. Some Italian cities we centrally located on trade routes. Some merchants and traders got very rich because of trade. -
Jul 10, 1500
Humanism
Humanism first arose in Italy from the renewed intrest of classical culture. One humanist was an Italian poet named Francesco Petrarch. Scholars all over Europe went to Italy to learn more about humanism. The humanists did not imatate the past. -
May 30, 1504
Michelangelo completes sculpture
The sculpture David looked so natural it was almost impossible to believe it was not a human. David's expression shows concentration of a real youth on the verge of battle. -
Apr 12, 1525
William Tyndale
William was a English priest, scholar, and writer. He was very important for translating books like the Bible. To spread knoledge he transated the New testament and parts of the Old Testament. He was burned at the stake in 1536 -
Apr 12, 1530
John Calvin
John was a French humanist. He wrote a book called "Institutes of the Christian Religiont He made Calvinisht Church. He died in 1564. -
Jun 9, 1564
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English Poet and Playwright. He was a skilled actor but even better poet. He wrote very popular sonnets like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and The Merchant og Venice. -
Renaissance art
Lasted from the 1300s to the 1600s. They had religious and nonreligious scenes. Art reflected a great interest in nature. Colors were shown responding to light. Full backgrounds showed perspective.