Leonardo was interested in how things worked. He filled his notebooks with observations and sketches and then incorporated his findings into art. His most famous work is the Mona Lisa.
Michelangelo used a realistic style when depicting the human body. A famous piece of his work is the Statue of David. I chose Michelangelo because he was one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance.
Raphael learned from studying Michelangelo and Leonardo. He was famous for his use of perspective. I thought it was important to choose him because his painting, The School of Athens, showed the classical influence on the Renaissance.
Petrarch was one of the most influential humanists and is often called the "Father of Humanism." He wrote sonnets in Italian. I chose him because of how important he was to humanism in the Renaissance.
Gutenberg invented the printing press which made it possible to produce books faster. I chose him because the printing press was an important invention that we use today.
He had starring roles in The Social Network and Friends with Benefits. He has won 4 Emmy Awards and 9 Grammy Awards. I chose him because he is a very well known musician and not a lot of people know he started a clothing line.