1)Michelangelo wasn't just an artist he was also a poet

2)He was the first artist to have a biography

Michelangelo contributed to the Renaissance through his sculptures and art work. His is important because he made pieces like the David and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica

1) He sculpted the first nude statue

2)He was born in Florence

Donatello contributed to the Renaissance by reviving classical antiquity, his work also established sculpture as a major form of art. He is important because he was the greatest sculptor of his time.

1) He designed the Chigi Chapel in the church of Santa Maria del Popolo

2) He was known as the prince of painters

He contributed to the Renaissance by creating the iconic school of Athens fresco. He is important because he set the standard for classical art with his beautiful pieces

1) He created many self portraits

2) He was one of the first artist to successfully promote his work

Albrecht Dürer contributed to the Renaissance by fusing Italian Renaissance ideas with Northern European realism. He is important because he was this era's most significant Northern artist

Fun Facts:

1:Luther was also a musician 

2:wrote a third of the books published in Germany

Martin Luther contributed to the Reformation by writing the 95 thesis. He is important because he challenged the catholic church’s practices of selling indulgences

1:she was nearly executed by her half- sister

2:she helped develop the church of England

 Elizabeth I contributed to the reformation by re-establishing England as a protestant nation through the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. She is important because she passed the Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity which made her the head of the Church of England.

1: His last name means goose

2:he is a symbol of freedom

 Jan Hus contributed to the Reformation by challenging church authority with his belief in the Bible. He is important because his ideas emphasized scriptural primacy.

1: He was the Patron of the Arts

2:Known for his luxury

 He contributed to the Reformation by funding the St. Peter's project. He is important because he made Rome a flourishing cultural center of the High Renaissance.