Northern Renaissance Ms James The Renaissance spreads North

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Northern Renaissance Ms. James

Northern Renaissance Ms. James

The Renaissance spreads North • Remember: Were does the Renaissance begin? • Italy in

The Renaissance spreads North • Remember: Were does the Renaissance begin? • Italy in the 1300’s • By 1500 the ideas of the Renaissance are moving throughout Europe. • Trade, movement of artists and scholars, and the development of the printing press all help the spread.

Printing Press • Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press. • First publication:

Printing Press • Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press. • First publication: 1, 282 page Bible or the Gutenberg Bible. • Books are made faster and are becoming cheaper.

Erasmus • Early Reformer of the Church • Writings fanned flames of discontent with

Erasmus • Early Reformer of the Church • Writings fanned flames of discontent with the Roman Catholic Church. • Works were on the “Forbidden Books Index” • One such book “The Praise of Folly”

Sir Thomas More • Author of Utopia • Book contains criticism of English government

Sir Thomas More • Author of Utopia • Book contains criticism of English government and vision for perfect society.

William Shakespeare • One of the greatest English playwrights • “Romeo & Juliet” •

William Shakespeare • One of the greatest English playwrights • “Romeo & Juliet” • Focused more on secular topics versus religious themes.

Christine de Pisan • Wrote about the roles of women in society. • Grew

Christine de Pisan • Wrote about the roles of women in society. • Grew up in French court • “The City of Women” • Topics focused on equality and education for women.

Artists • Albrecht Durer >>> • Techniques of realism and perspective • Jan van

Artists • Albrecht Durer >>> • Techniques of realism and perspective • Jan van Eyck >>> • Focused on landscapes and domestic life.

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