1. The Northern Renaissance I. The Northern Renaissance Begins 1.It all began after the bubonic plague ended as well as the 100 year war between Britain and France

2. II. Artistic Ideas Spread 1. The French King, Charles VIII, invading Italy caused many artists to flee thus spreading their Renaissance beliefs to their new homes in Europe

3. A. German Painters 1.Albrecht Durer-Studied in Italy, created woodcuts and engravings, and helped spread the Renaissance 2.Hans Hobein-He was influenced by Albrecht and his pictures were photographic in detail

4. B. Flemish Painters 1.Flanders was the artistic center in Northern Europe 2.Jan van Eyck introduced oil based painting 3.Pieter Bruegel was famous for capturing scenes of everyday people and used very vivid colors

5. III. Northern Writers try to Reform Society- Begin questioning the Church A. Christian Humanist 1.Desiderius Erasmus-wrote The Praise of Folly; believed in Christianity of the heart and not of ceremonies or the rules 2.Thomas More-wrote Utopia; his book focused on weeding out greed, war, and corruption. Utopia means an ideal place

6. B. Women’s reforms 1.Christine de Pizan was the first person to actively voice her opinion of the improper treatment of girls. 2.Wrote The Book of the City of Ladies-Which advocated for the allowance of women to be educated

7. IV. The Elizabethan Age-began in the mid-1500’s- Britain’s Renaissance A. William Shakespeare 1.Most famous Elizabethan writer; Had a deep understanding of human beings

8. V. Printing Spreads Renaissance Ideas-This Chinese discovery was enhanced by the Europeans A. Gutenberg Improves the Printing Process 1.A craftsman from Germany 2.Developed an efficient printing press 3.Now hundreds of books like the bible could be printed cheaply and quickly

9. VI. Legacy of the Renaissance-had lasting artistic and social change A. Change in the Arts 1.Re-introduced classical Greek and Rome techniques and styles 2.Artists began using vernacular languages to express ideas

10. B. Changes in Society 1.Printing press allows information to spread and become readily available 2.People began questioning political structures and religious practices 3.Published new discoveries, maps, and charts