The Renaissance: A Rebirth of Ideas

• 1The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century.
• 2Famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were active during this time.
• 3The Renaissance emphasized learning, art, and individual thinking.

1. c. 1440

   Gutenberg develops his printing press

2. c. 1503

   Leonardo da Vinci begins the Mona Lisa

3. 1508

   Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling

4. 1543

   Copernicus argues that the Earth orbits the Sun