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Period: Jan 1, 1350 to
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a movement of cultural rebirth of cultural rebith in Italy in the 1300's which ended around 1650. The Renaissance tried to capture some of the ancient greatness of Ancient Greece and Rome. -
Jan 1, 1436
Printing Press
The printing press was invented in 1436 by a German named Johannes Gutenberg. Before the printing press was invented, everything was copied by hand which made books very expensive. The invention allowed books to become more affordable which helped spred education. -
Jan 1, 1486
Birth Of Venus
The Birth of Venus is a painting by Sandro Botticelli. Venus is a perfect example of what was considered of gorgeous woman during the Italian Renaissance. The painting is held in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. -
Jan 1, 1498
The Last Supper
The Last supper was painted by the artist Leonardo Da Vinci. The original mural is on a wall of the refectory in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. One of the painting's best features is it's use of perspective. -
Jan 1, 1501
Statue of David
Perhaps the most famous statue in the world today is the Statue of David, created by Michelangelo. -
Jan 1, 1506
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa was created in Florence, Italy by Leonardo Da Vinci. It is one of the most celebrated paintings in the world. Today, It can be found at the Louvre, Paris, France. -
Mar 10, 1508
The Sistine Chapel
The paintings by Michelangelo on the walls and on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are widely considered to be the peak of Renaissance art. -
Jan 1, 1543
Sun Centered Theory
Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to publish the theory that the earth was not the center of the universe. He said the earth actually revolved around the sun on an axis. -
Jan 1, 1581
The Pendulum Clock
The pendulum was designed in 1581 by an Italian scientist, Galileo. The pendulum improved the constant movement of the hands or bell of a clock. -
The Flush Toilet
The flush toilet, or water closet was invented in 1589 by Sir John Harington. -
The Match
Fire was difficult to creat until Robert Boyle invented the match in 1680. Boyle discovered that when phosphorus and sulfur were rubbed together, they would burst into flme.
