1. The Northern Renaissance occurred in the European countries north of the Alps: Germany, Spain, England, and Flanders (Netherlands) The art is known for: Like the Italian Ren. they wanted realism BUT THEY ACHIEVED IT WITH DETAIL. Printmaking is invented at this time The Dark side of Religion- due to religious changes in Christinaity

2. Woodcutting is a printmaking technique where what is to be printed in black is carved away rolled with ink and ran through a press Early woodcut (coat of arms) ALBRECHT DURER ( 1471-1528 ) Northern Renaissance (German) Engraver, Painter and Printmaker Self Portrait with Gloves

3. He is most well known for his series of biblical images Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1498 the four horses and riders— The first rider with a bow represents pestilence. The second, with a raised sword, represents war. The third, with the empty scales, represents famine. In front rides Death, sweeping citizens and a king into the jaws of Hades. ALBRECHT DURER

4. Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516) A pessimistic view of human nature. Had a wild imagination. Fanciful monsters & demons Untouched by the values of the Italians like mathematical perspective. His figures are flat. Perspective is ignored.

5. The Garden of Earthly Delights 1504; Triptych (3 paneled painting) plus shutters Creation of the World

6. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Earthly Paradise Adam and Eve Left Panel Shows Adam and Eve in paradise

7. The Garden of Earthly Delights Center Panel The people of earth engaging in sinful pleasures. -notice details, and flat space and lesser interest in proportions

8. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Hell Right Panel Shows his version of Hell Notice Birdman, enlarged body parts, torture, fire and darkness

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10. 1507 Melancholia 1514 The Rhinoceros (Ink drawing) 1515 Melancholia- mind obsessed with imagination over reason…neglecting other things…could also be references to alchemy, or spiritual self portrait