Liz's renaissance timeline

  • The printing press
    Aug 1, 1040

    The printing press

    The Chinese invented the moveable types. It worked for a while but didn't last because there are too many letters.
  • The Bubomic Plague
    Aug 29, 1348

    The Bubomic Plague

    The bubomic plague also known as the black plague hit many parts of Europe in 1348. The results in death were estimated between 45 and 200 million deaths.It was carried from rats to people and spread rapidly.
  • Art
    Aug 1, 1400

    Art

    Art was lead by humanism because humans wanted artist to paint self portraits. There was three important parts to the renaissance of art, perspective, realism, and humanism.
  • Humanism
    Aug 29, 1400

    Humanism

    People would have a celebration of humanity. Humanism represents the greatness of men.
  • Johann Gutenberg
    Aug 1, 1439

    Johann Gutenberg

    Johann Gutenberg was a German man who invented the movable type printing press.
  • Inspiration for artist
    Aug 1, 1490

    Inspiration for artist

    . Many great artist are still known today such as Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, Michaelangelo, Angusissola and Gentleschi. Many artist were inspired by different things such as, religion, the ancients or portraits.
  • German painter
    Aug 1, 1500

    German painter

    German and flamish painter painted portraits about myths and legends. Sometimes they would paint religion.
  • The Prince
    Aug 1, 1500

    The Prince

    The Prince thought that "It's safer to be I feared than to be loved" .
  • Shakespeare
    Aug 1, 1564

    Shakespeare

    Shakespeare did play writes, poetry and acting.
  • Royalty

    Royalty

    Kings were very wealthy which they could spend on anything. There was a lot of competition so kings would try to make there country the best. To do that they would hire architects to come up with brilliant ideas so people would come over to their side.