Background
What's in a Name
100
This devastating event occurred in the late 14th century, prompting a renewed zest for life and the human experience.
What is the Black Plague?
100
Though most famous for the dome of Il Duomo, he also designed the Pazzi Chapel – Basilica Di Santa Croce
Who is Brunelleschi?
200
His invention of movable type printing press in 1445 increases the spread of written antiquities.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
200
He created the first freestanding nude male sculpture created since antiquity.
Who is Donatello?
300
This city is largely considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.
What is Florence?
300
A naughty monk, painted this holy image, titled Madonna and Child with Two Angels.
Who is Fra Filippo Lippi?
400
This family was the most powerful and influential group in Florence, and possibly all of Italy.
Who were the Medici?
400
Known for his sour disposition, today this artist is equally known for his relgious sculptures and frescoes
Who is Michelangelo?
500
Officially before the Renaissance, his intuitive perspective & modeling brought a new sense of realism.
Who is Giotto?
500
The title of this work references central Italy, but it's style and creator is from Venice.
Who is Titian?