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kunes.saralevendusky.chapter15

  • The Renaissance
    Feb 25, 1300

    The Renaissance

    The Renaissance was the rebirth of philosophical and artistic era when that movement flourished.
    Visual art such as theatre, music, paintings, and sculptures became very popular.
  • Francesco Petrarch
    Feb 25, 1304

    Francesco Petrarch

    Died in 1374, being one of the very first humanists.
    He became famous as a scholar and teacher.
    He wrote poetry.
  • Johannes Gutenberg
    Feb 25, 1450

    Johannes Gutenberg

    Died 1468, was a printer and publisher.
    He introduced what is modern day book printing.
  • Leonardo da Vinci
    Feb 25, 1452

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Died in 1519, he was an architect, engineer, painter, sculptor, and scientist.
    He also drew, sketched, and painted detailed art.
  • William Shakespeare
    Feb 25, 1458

    William Shakespeare

    Most widely known author.
    Leading literature figure.
  • Isabella d'Este
    Feb 25, 1474

    Isabella d'Este

    Born in 1474, died in 1539.
    Isabella was very wealthy and powerful.
    She was educated in languages and poetry.
    She often housed those who were sculptors, painters, and writers in her house, as well as gave money to support the arts.
  • Michelangelo
    Feb 25, 1475

    Michelangelo

    Died in 1564, he was a brillant painter.
    Millions of people have visited the Sistine Chapel just to view his art.
  • Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino
    Feb 25, 1483

    Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

    Died 1520, he was a painter and architect.
    He died at a young age of 37, but he ran a very large and productive workshop.
  • The Book of the Courtier
    Feb 25, 1528

    The Book of the Courtier

    Baldassare Castiglione published The Book of the Courtier.
    This book explained how gentlemen and women should behave in society.
  • Pope Paul IV
    Feb 25, 1559

    Pope Paul IV

    Paul established the Index of Forbidden Books.
    In December 1536 he was made a cardinal and then Archbishop of Naples.