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Timeline of Artistic and Cultural Development in the Renaissance

By lindadbrandon
  • Dante begins "The Divine Comedy"
    Jan 1, 1302

    Dante begins "The Divine Comedy"

    Considered the preeminent work of Italian literature and one of the greatest works of world literature.
    The Divine Comedy has been a source of inspiration for countless artists for almost seven centuries. There are many references to Dante's work in literature. In music, Franz Liszt was one of many composers to write works based on the Divine Comedy. In sculpture, the work of Auguste Rodin is notable for themes from Dante, and many visual artists have illustrated Dante's work.
  • Petrarch is crowned “Poet Laureate” in Rome
    Jan 1, 1341

    Petrarch is crowned “Poet Laureate” in Rome

  • Chaucer begins "Canterbury Tales"
    Jan 1, 1386

    Chaucer begins "Canterbury Tales"

  • Ghiberti wins the competition for the Florence Baptistry doors
    Jan 1, 1401

    Ghiberti wins the competition for the Florence Baptistry doors

  • First printed book, the Gutenberg Bible is published
    Jan 1, 1455

    First printed book, the Gutenberg Bible is published

  • Brunellischi finishes the dome of Florence Cathedral
    Jan 1, 1470

    Brunellischi finishes the dome of Florence Cathedral

  • Michelangelo’s “Pieta”
    Jan 1, 1500

    Michelangelo’s “Pieta”

  • Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”
    Jan 1, 1505

    Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”

  • Jan 1, 1513

    Machiavelli begins “The Prince”

  • Machiavelli begins “The Prince”
    Jan 1, 1513

    Machiavelli begins “The Prince”