The Northern Renaissance

Utopia
An imaginary land described by Thomas More in his book Utopia, hence, an ideal place

William Shakespeare
The most famous writer of the Elizabeth Age

Johann Gutenberg
A craftsman from Mainz, Germany, developed a printing press
Albert Durer
Produced woodcuts and engravings, portrayed religious subjects, classical myths, realistic landscapes

Jan Van Eyck
used recently developed oil pants to develop techniques, realistic details and personality of his subjects

Han Holbein
Painted King Henry VIII

Pieter Bruegel
interested in realistic details and individual people, captured scenes from everyday life

Thomas Moore
tried to show a better model of society, he wrote the book Utopia to show an ideal society

Erasmus
wrote book The Praise of Folly, believed in Christianity of the heart

William Shakespeare
most famous playwright of the Elizabethan age, his works showed deep understanding between humans

Which of the events listed in the readings relating to the Northern Renaissance do you think was most important? Explain.
I think the gutenberg press because it could produce books much faster than a person could and it could replicate religious works which many people could afford and buy at low costs.

How did Albrecht Durer's work reflect the influence of the Italian Renaissance?
Becasue he was the only artist who drew things as they really were and he drew living things. He was one of the only artists who drew animals such as his famous painting "yonug hare"

What was one way the Renaissance changed society?
Its art becasue artists started to draw and paint things and depicate them as they really were, such as the Mona Lisa who was painted exactly how she looked and it is known that the eyes follow you.

Why was the invention of the printing press so important?
Printing changed society by making information inexpensive and available enough for society at large. Greater availability of books led to a greater quest for knowledge and literacy. Published maps and charts led to great discoveries in a variety of fields. People began to question political structures and religious practices.

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