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The Renaissance Oscar Espinoza

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  • 1320

    Dante Alighieri

    Dante Alighieri
    Dante Alighieri completes "The Divine Comedy," an epic poem that explores the afterlife and has a lasting impact on literature and theology.
  • Period: 1320 to 1350

    14th Century

  • 1341

    Petrarch

    Petrarch
    Petrarch is crowned Poet Laureate in Rome, symbolizing the revival of classical antiquity and humanist thought.
  • 1350

    The Black Death 1348-1350

    The Black Death 1348-1350
    The Black Death sweeps through Europe, leading to significant social and economic changes, setting the stage for the Renaissance.
  • 1401

    Baptistery Doors

    Baptistery Doors
    The competition for the Baptistery Doors in Florence, won by Lorenzo Ghiberti, marks the beginning of the Italian Renaissance in art.
  • Period: 1401 to 1492

    15th Century

  • 1434

    Cosimo de' Medici

    Cosimo de' Medici
    Cosimo de' Medici rises to power in Florence, becoming a major patron of the arts and fostering the growth of Renaissance culture.
  • 1440

    Johannes Gutenberg

    Johannes Gutenberg
    Johannes Gutenberg invents the movable type printing press, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge.
  • 1453

    The fall of Constantinople

    The fall of Constantinople
    The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks prompts Greek scholars to flee to Italy, bringing classical texts and knowledge that fuel the Renaissance.
  • 1455

    Gutenberg's Bible

    Gutenberg's Bible
    Gutenberg's Bible is printed, demonstrating the potential of the printing press and making literature more accessible.
  • 1460

    Florence Cathedral 1446-1460

    Florence Cathedral 1446-1460
    Filippo Brunelleschi constructs the dome of Florence Cathedral, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture.
  • 1482

    The Last Supper

    The Last Supper
    Leonardo da Vinci begins work on "The Last Supper," showcasing his mastery of perspective and human emotion.
  • 1485

    The Birth of Venus

    The Birth of Venus
    Botticelli paints "The Birth of Venus," symbolizing the revival of classical mythology in art.
  • 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus
    Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas marks the beginning of the Age of Exploration, expanding the geographical horizons of Europe.
  • Period: 1501 to 1565

    16th Century

  • 1504

    David

    David
    Michelangelo sculpts "David," a symbol of Renaissance art's emphasis on humanism and classical beauty.
  • 1506

    Mona Lisa

    Mona Lisa
    Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa, demonstrating advances in realism and technique.
  • 1511

    In Praise of Folly

    In Praise of Folly
    Erasmus publishes "In Praise of Folly," a satirical critique of the church and contemporary society, reflecting humanist ideas.
  • 1517

    Martin Luther

    Martin Luther
    Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses, sparking the Protestant Reformation and challenging the authority of the Catholic Church.
  • 1521

    Ferdinand Magellan's expedition

    Ferdinand Magellan's expedition
    Ferdinand Magellan's expedition circumnavigates the globe, furthering European knowledge of the world.
  • 1528

    The Book of the Courtier

    The Book of the Courtier
    Baldassare Castiglione publishes "The Book of the Courtier," outlining the ideals of Renaissance man and woman.
  • 1533

    The Prince

    The Prince
    Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince" is published posthumously, offering a pragmatic approach to political power and leadership.
  • 1543

    On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres

    On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres
    Nicolaus Copernicus publishes "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres," proposing a heliocentric model of the universe and challenging traditional views of astronomy.
  • 1564

    William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare
    William Shakespeare is born, later becoming one of the most influential playwrights and poets of the English Renaissance.
  • 1565

    De Humani Corporis Fabrica

    De Humani Corporis Fabrica
    Andreas Vesalius publishes "De Humani Corporis Fabrica," a groundbreaking work on human anatomy.

  • Michel de Montaigne

    Michel de Montaigne
    Michel de Montaigne publishes his "Essays," pioneering the modern essay form and exploring human nature and self-reflection.

  • Hamlet

    Hamlet
    William Shakespeare writes "Hamlet," one of his most famous tragedies, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the Renaissance's fascination with classical themes.
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    17th Century

  • Galileo Galilei First Telescope

    Galileo Galilei First Telescope
    Galileo Galilei builds his first telescope and makes significant astronomical discoveries, supporting the Copernican model.

  • Sidereus Nuncius

    Sidereus Nuncius
    Galileo publishes "Sidereus Nuncius" (Starry Messenger), detailing his observations of the moons of Jupiter and other celestial phenomena.

  • Novum Organum

    Novum Organum
    Francis Bacon publishes "Novum Organum," advocating for the empirical method and laying the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry.

  • Discourse on the Method

    Discourse on the Method
    René Descartes publishes "Discourse on the Method," emphasizing rationalism and the importance of doubt in the search for knowledge.