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The Northern Renaissance

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1 The Northern Renaissance

2 Italian vs Northern Art: Interpretation of man

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4 Northern Artists Did study the classics, but put more emphasis on reality. Figures look like real people from the 1500’s… frail, sometimes bald, and overweight.

5 Detail of Art: Ghent Altarpiece
Van Eyk Brothers

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7 More focus on Literature
Invention of the Gutenberg Printing Press

8 Two scholars Erasamus- studied the Classics (Greek and Roman culture) and the Early Christians… criticized superstition and ignorance. Thomas More- friend of Erasamus, published book called, “UTOPIA” which created an ideal society where all male citizens were equal.

9 William Shakespeare Transformed well known local stories into plays.
Performed in a theatre called the Globe


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