renaissance timeline

By masonhenderson
  • Apr 1, 1400

    humanism

    humanism
    It was the study of classical antiquity. It started in Italy and then Spread through Europe during the 14 to16 centuries. Most humanist were Christians.
  • Jan 1, 1415

    perspective

    perspective
    It makes paintings look more realistic. It took paint to a hole different level. it uses principles of math.
  • Jan 1, 1449

    lorenzo de medici

    lorenzo de medici
    He was the most powerful patron in Italy. He liked what his ancestors did and continue there legacy. He was also a statesmen.
  • Jan 1, 1450

    Printing Revolution

    Printing Revolution
    Gutenberg built the printing press and started the printing revolution. He printed the first bible in 1460. This traveled through Europe and became very popular.
  • Feb 3, 1468

    John Gutenberg

    John Gutenberg
    He was a goldsmith, inventor, printer, and publisher. He introduced printing to Europe. He invented a less complicated version of the Printing press.
  • Feb 19, 1473

    Copernicus

    Copernicus
    He was astronomer and mathematician. He developed the heliocentric model.
  • Mar 6, 1475

    Michelangelo

    Michelangelo
    He was a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He helped create western art. Most people know him for painting the Sistine Chapel.
  • Jul 2, 1489

    Thomas Cranmer

    Thomas Cranmer
    He was a leader of the English Reformation. He only had power for a short time. He was born in the United Kingdoms.
  • Jul 10, 1509

    John Calvin

    John Calvin
    He was a French theologian. He was a reformer during the Protestant Reformation.
  • May 2, 1519

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Leonardo da Vinci
    He was an artist, sculptor, draftsmen, architect, and engineer. He is famously known for painting the last supper and the Mona Lisa. His painting where very influential.
  • Jan 1, 1561

    Scientific Method

    Scientific Method
    It grew a lot during the Renaissance. Galileo, Bacon, and Newton were a big part of the Scientific Method.
  • Feb 15, 1564

    Galileo

    Galileo
    He was an astronomer, physicist, and engineer. He described polymath. He was a very smart man.
  • Apr 1, 1564

    William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare
    He was a English playwriter, poet, actor, and writer. He was regarded as one of the greatest writers. The play and book he is known for is Romeo and Juliet.

  • Heliocentric Theory

    Heliocentric Theory
    It is where the earth and planets move around the sun. Copernicus discovered it and Galileo confirmed it. Galileo confirmed it with a telescope.

  • Isaac Newton

    Isaac Newton
    He was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author. He was a great scientist. He is best known for Scientific Revolution.