How long was The Renaissance?

The Renaissance lasted 200 years (1400 – 1600) across 3 major phases.

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Duration Overview

Duration

200 years

Start

1400 AD

End

1600 AD

Category

Eras & Periods

~200 years (1400-1600). Cultural rebirth beginning in Italy, spreading across Europe. Art, science, exploration, and humanism transform Western civilization.

Phases & Periods

Early Renaissance (Italy) 90 years

1400 AD – 1490 AD

Florence leads. Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli. Medici patronage.

High Renaissance 40 years

1490 AD – 1530 AD

Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael. Sistine Chapel. Peak of artistic achievement.

Northern Renaissance 100 years

1500 AD – 1600 AD

Dürer, Erasmus, Shakespeare. Printing revolution. Reformation begins.

For perspective...

That's 200 years — about 8 generations. No one alive at the start could have known anyone alive at the end.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long was The Renaissance?
~200 years (1400-1600). Cultural rebirth beginning in Italy, spreading across Europe. Art, science, exploration, and humanism transform Western civilization.
When did The Renaissance start and end?
The Renaissance began in 1400 and ended in 1600, spanning 200 years.

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