Renaissane & Ref. Timeline

Frescos (Renaissance Art/Artists)

1400

This was a new painting technique to give the illusion of depth to subjects in the painting. Artist used wet plaster with water-based paint. This technique leads to more realistic paintings and a more 3D style of painting. (Artistic Movement of the Renaissance Notes)

Clothing (Daily Life/Culture of the Renaissance)

Period: 1400 to 1700

Clothing in the Renaissance was very important it was a way to show off your class and how much money you had. Women of the upper-class/ middle class wore big long dresses with many different layers and fabric. Men of the higher classes wore lots of layers just like women but they wore tights and then short like things the were like bubbles. Peasant/ Lower class people wore simple plain colored clothes with not a lot of layers. (Life During the Renaissance Notes)

Food (Daily Life/Culture of the Renaissance)

Period: 1400 to 1700

Just like clothes it all depends on the class you are. Peasants ate soups made from leftovers, black bread, and very little meat. Middle and Upper classes often had a huge feast every night. They had lots of meats, soups with many spices, fruits, nuts, and cheeses. No matter what class you were most people ate with their hands because silverware did not come around until later. (Life During the Renaissance Notes)

Education (Daily Life/Culture of the Renaissance)

Period: 1400 to 1700

Education in the Renaissance was very limited. It was reserved for middle and upper-class kids, but every once and awhile a poor child would be permitted to go. It was also usually just boys that went to school. The things they studied were reading, writing, and math. They also had some music and arts mixed in at times. (Life During the Renaissance Notes)

The Canterbury Tales (Literary Works)

1401

It was a story written by Geoffrey Chaucer. It is a story about 31 pilgrims journey to the tomb of St. Thomas Beckett in Canterbury, England. It was written in Middle English and the people in power at that time spoke French. [https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-canterbury-tales-by-geoffrey-chaucer]

Statue of St George (Renaissance Art/Artists)

1410

This is a statue created by Donatello a famous artist in the Renaissances. This statue was created for the armorers guild at Orsanmichele in Florence, but it has now been moved to Bargello Museum. It is a freestanding statue which means it is not being held up by anything. (http://www.italianrenaissance.org/donatellos-st-george/)

The Book of the City of Ladies (Literary Works)

1414

This book is important because it was one of the first pieces of literature that argued that women were equal to men. It was also written by a woman whose name is Christine de Pizan. The story was about a city where women ran the government and the city did well under the women's rule. [https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-book-of-the-city-of-ladies]

Medici Family (Patrons of the Arts)

1434

The Medici Family was a very wealthy banking family. They dominated Florence for the longest time. They were a big patron of the arts. Lorenzo de Medic was one of the greatest patrons of arts in the family. (Italian Renaissances Notes)

Printing Press (Invention)

1440

This invention came from Johannes Gutenberg. This invention really helped news and word spread fast. It also made it a lot easier to create many copies of a book or paper. It worked by arranging letters in the order you wanted then coating them in ink and then pressing it onto fabric or paper. (Dealyn's Smores)

The Divine Comedy (Literary Works)

1472

It was a long poem written by Dante Alighieri. It told a story of the soul's journey threw Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. It also talks about the soul's salvation. ( Artistic Movement of the Renaissance Notes)

Oil Paints (Invention)

1500

This type of paint was invented by Jan Van Eyck. They gave the artist a lot brighter and more colors to choose from for their paintings. These were a great help to the artist because it allowed them to make a more realistic painting. (Peyton's Smore)

Mona Lisa (Renaissance Art/Artists)

1503

This one of the most famous paintings from the Renaissance. It is also one with the most unanswered questions about it. It was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. It is now located on a wall in the Louvre in Paris, France. It depicts a woman standing outside. Nobody really knows who the woman is but the are many speculations. [https://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-mona-lisa.jsp]

Heliocentric Solar System (Scientific Discoveries)

1506

This was a discovery that was actually rejected in society for a long time. This was an idea that the Sun is at the center of our solar system, not the Earth. This gave people a better understanding and explanation of how things work on our planet. (Jacob's Google Drawing)

95 theses (Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation)

Oct 31, 1517

These were a list of things Martin Luther thought was wrong with the church. It was nailed to the door of Castle Church of Wittenberg. It was then copied, shared, and spread around by Luther's followers. [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/luther-ninety-five-theses-what-you-may-not-know-why-they-matter-today/]

The School of Athens Painting (Renaissance Art/Artists)

1520

This was painted by Raphel. It is located on the wall of the Vatican Palace. Raphel started painting this in 1490 and did not finish until 1520, so it took him a whole 30 years to finish. The painting is said to represent harmony, order, and balance. (Artistic Movements of the Renaissance Notes)

Excommunication (Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation)

1521

Pope Leo X was trying to force Martin Luther to recant 41 out of the 95 theses. Luther had to go before the diet of worms. Luther ruses to recant. Then in January of 1521 Luther was excommunicated from the church. Which basically means he was no longer excepted in the church anymore. (Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation Notes)

The Beggars Painting [My Artwork Research Project] (Renaissance Art/Artists)

1568

This was painted in 1568 and it was painted by Peter Brueghel. If you are wanting to view this painting in real life it is located in the Louvre Museum. One thought for inspiration for the painting is Koppermaandag a feast day for beggers. Another thing many people think is each hat is meant to resemble a different class of society. The cardboard for the king, paper coiffe for the armies, a beret for the bourgeoisie, a cap for the peasantry, and finally a bishop’s miter for the church.

Scientific Method (Scientific Discoveries)

1621

This scientific discovery was just a new way of thinking to help scientists. Many things have been discovered and proven with this method. (Annas Canva)

The Match (Invention)

Jan 1, 1680

This was a helpful invention that made starting a fire a lot easier. Robert Boyle is the person who is given credit for it during the renaissance. It worked by having a tip covered in phosphorus and sulfur. Then when the match was struck the two would come together and create a flame. (My Smores Presentation)