Liz's renaissance timeline

  • Aug 1, 1040

    The printing press

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

    The Bubomic Plague

    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.
  • Aug 1, 1400

    Art

    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.
  • Aug 29, 1400

    Humanism

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

    Johann Gutenberg

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

    Inspiration for artist

    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.
  • Aug 1, 1500

    German painter

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

    The Prince

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

    Shakespeare

    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.