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Jan 1, 1386
Renaissance art/artists
Donatello was "the greatest Florentine sculptor before Michelangelo." He was born sometime around 1386. Before Donatello had reached the age of 20, he had already received commissions for his work.
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Period: Jan 1, 1386 to Dec 12, 1466
Renaissance art/artists
Donatello was "the greatest Florentine sculptor before Michelangelo." He was born sometime around 1386. Before Donatello had reached the age of 20, he had already received commissions for his work.
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Jan 1, 1400
Inventions
During the renaissance the printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1400's. The printing was later on used to print the first bible that was able to be read by nearly everybody. The printing press was a very important part of the renaissance because it made getting news out much quicker and more efficient. -
Jul 23, 1401
Patron of art
Francesco Sforza was a very important part of Italian 15th-century politics. He was born on July 23, 1401. He had an influence of the renaissance because he got the most famous artist to work in Milan.
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Dec 21, 1401
Renaissance art/artists
Masaccio was an Italian painter that had a career of only about 6 years but accomplished a lot in those years. He was born on December 21, 1401. Even though his career was short he was a great influence on future important painters.
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Jan 1, 1449
Patrons of art
During the Renaissance, Lorenzo de' Medici was an Italian patron of art. He was born on January 1, 1449. He had an influence on the renaissance because the Medici family had produced four popes.
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Jan 1, 1450
Daily life/culture
Money had a great influence on the renaissance. The amount of money you had typically classified you on where you stood in society. People that had more money were typically thought of "higher up" and bad more authority than the people that were poor.
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Apr 15, 1452
Renaissance art/artists
Leonardo Da Vinci was a very intelligent intellectual who was known for his art. He was born on April 15, 1452. He was important to the Renaissance because he was very famous for his paintings such as "The last supper" and "Mona Lisa".
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Mar 6, 1475
Renaissance art/artists
Michelangelo was an artist that was very widely well known. He was born on March 6, 1475. Michelangelo was mostly known for his paintings "David" and "Pieta". He is also known for his mural in the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
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Apr 6, 1483
Renaissance art/artists
Raphael was "a leading figure of Italian High Renaissance Classism." Raphael was born April 6, 1483. He was important to the Renaissance because he was famous for his painting such as the Sistine Madonna.
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Jan 1, 1492
Daily life/culture
Trade became a very important part of the renaissance and the importance increased over the time of the renaissance. Trade had allowed things such as silk and spices be moved around, later on in the renaissance sweet potatoes and turkey started coming from the United States in 1492.
https://sites.google.com/a/mycsla.org/renaissance-quest/renaissance-stuff/daily-life-in-the-renaissance -
Jan 1, 1500
Daily life/culture
The harpsichord was a very important instrument during the renaissance. During the time that is was created, it was the first stringed instrument. All other instruments had keys, but none of them had strings until the harpsichord. This was important because it was the start of the revolution of music.
http://www.get-piano-lessons.com/renaissance-time-period.html
