Europe 1300 - 1800

Brought to you by Smarthistory. 1300-1600: In part, the Renaissance was a rebirth of interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture. It was also a period of economic prosperity in Europe—particularly in Italy and in Northern Europe. In 1517 a German theologian and monk, Martin Luther, challenged the authority of the Pope and sparked the Protestant Reformation. By challenging the power of the Church,

Italy and Spain, 14th century
Italy, 15th century
Italy 16th century
Northern Europe 15th century
Northern Europe 16th century
Spain and Portugal 15th–16th century
Reformation and Counter-Reformation
Baroque 17th century
Rococo and Neoclassicism 18th century
British art in the 18th century
Spain and Portugal in the 18th century