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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. -
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. -
Feb 25, 1450
Johannes Gutenberg
Died 1468, was a printer and publisher.
He introduced what is modern day book printing. -
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. -
Feb 25, 1458
William Shakespeare
Most widely known author.
Leading literature figure. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
