The Renaissance

The Renaissance!

Period: Jan 1, 1350 to Jan 1, 1650

The Renaissance was a period of cultural rebirth in Europe. It was a period of blooming art and scientific discovery that leads into the modern world.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Feb 19, 1473

Nicolaus Copernicus was an astronomer who revolutionized the modern views on space. He discovered that Ptolemy was wrong and that the Earth revolves around the sun. This discovery lead to his development of the sun centered solar system.

The Last Supper

Mar 10, 1490

Another masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci is another one of the worlds most well known and loved paintings. The Last Supper is a painting of jesus while he enjoys the last meal with his deciples befor his capture.

David and Pieta

Mar 10, 1499

Michelangelo not only was a master with a paintbrush but he was also a great sculptor. two of his most famous sculptures were david who was meant to look realistic and alive, and Pieta which was an image of the body of Jesus in Mother Mary's arms.

Mona Lisa

Mar 10, 1507

Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece and perhaps the most famous work of art of all time, The Mona Lisa. It is currently in Le Louvre in France.

Painting the Sistine Chapel

Period: Mar 10, 1508 to Mar 10, 1512

It took him about four years but finnaly Michelangelo completed the painting of the Ceilling of thr Sistine Chapel. Magnificent biblical scenes cover the ceiling and it took hours and hours of painting suspended in the air day after day to complete this work.

The School of Athens

Mar 10, 1511

The School of Athens is Raphael's most famous masterpiece and one of the best known paintings of the High Renaissance. It is now located in the Apostolic palace in the Vatican.

Galileo Galilei

Feb 15, 1564

Galileo was a famous scientist and engineer. He is most known for his work in astronomy and his invention of the Pendulum clock

William Harvey

Mar 10, 1628

Dr. Harvey published a book on his theory about how blood circulates and in doing so he shocked the medical world.

Robert Hooke

Mar 10, 1645

Used microscopes to study micro-organisms and in doing so he discovered the Plant Cell.

First Thermometer

Jan 9, 1649

The first alcohol thermometer was invented by Gabriel Farenheit.