CHRONOLOGY AND TIMELINE OF THE RENNAISSANCE PERIOD | MAJOR EVENTS | AUTHORS
CHRONOLOGY AND TIMELINE OF THE RENNAISSANCE PERIOD | MAJOR EVENTS | AUTHORS The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement that took place in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries. Here is a brief timeline of some of the most important events of the Renaissance: - 1303: The Renaissance begins in Italy with the rise of city-states like Florence, Venice, and Milan. - 1348: The Black Death devastates Europe, leading to significant social, economic, and cultural changes. - 1450: The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg allows for mass production of books, spreading knowledge and ideas. - 1485: The fall of Constantinople leads to an influx of Greek scholars in Italy, contributing to the revival of classical learning. - 1492: Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas opens up new trade routes and cultural exchange. - 1503: Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa. - 1508: Michelangelo begins work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. - 1517: Martin...