The Renaissance

Things to remember

• The renaissance was an event of considerable importance in the history of Europe.
• The superstitions were being replaced by true scientific facts and people started the search for knowledge.
• Telescope was invented, power of gravitation was discovered and various scientific facts were developed.
• Masterpiece like Mona Lisa, Madonna of rocks, and The last supper were made by Leonardo DA Vince.
• Great literary persons like Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott, John Milton, Geoffrey Chaucer, etc. were born during this period .
• St. Peter's Church in Rome, St. Mark's Church in Venice and St. Paul's Church in London are some of the examples of artistic design.