1. The Northern Renaissance
Mr. Meester
AP European History

2. 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

3. Johann Guttenberg Invented the movable type printing press
Cheap paper made books less expensive
Printing had a huge influence economically and intellectually

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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”

7. 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

8. Jan van Eyck ( )
A Flemish painter he worked mainly in the Netherlands
Considered the first true master of oil painting
The Ghent Alterpiece

9. 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