The Northern Renaissance Mr. Meester AP European History
The Northern Renaissance The Renaissance spread north into Germany and the Netherlands Students & Merchants from Italy Netherland religion It had a distinct philosophy different from the Renaissance in Italy More diverse socially More devoted religiously
Johann Guttenberg Invented the movable type printing press Cheap paper made books less expensive Printing had a huge influence economically and intellectually
Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) GREATEST OF THE NORTHERN HUMANISTS ENCOURAGED THE STUDY OF ORIGINAL VERSIONS OF CHRISTIAN SOURCE MATERIALS INDIVIDUALISM, LEARNING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS AS RENAISSANCE VALUES BANNED BY CHURCH FOR CREATING HIS OWN VERSION OF NEW TESTAMENT WAS HIGHLY CRITICAL OF CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND CORRUPTION
Humanist Reformers Germany England Rudoph Agricola: “Father of German Humanism” Ulrich von Hutten & the Reuchlin Affair England Thomas Moore was very critical of society Was a trusted advisor of Henry VIII
More Reformers France Spain Invasions of Italy led to educational and religious reforms Michel de Montaigne was the most influential French writer. Made the Essay a popular genre Spain Humanism became a tool for the Catholic Church Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros the ”Grand Inquisitor”
Northern Renaissance Art These artists were the first to use and perfect oil painting. Renowned for the meticulous detail of everyday objects Sometimes these objects were disguised symbols The Arnolfini Wedding
Jan van Eyck (1395-1441) A Flemish painter he worked mainly in the Netherlands Considered the first true master of oil painting The Ghent Alterpiece
Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) GOOD EXAMPLE OF NORTHERN REALISM CREATED A SERIES OF SELF-PORTRAITS AT VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE TRY TO KNOW/UNDERSTAND ONES SELF CONSIDERED THE LEONARDO OF THE NORTH