1. BELLWORK List three reasons why the Renaissance started in Italy.
What was the Printing Press? List three ways it impacted Europe. (pg. 192)
THINKER: Make a prediction  Why was it difficult for the Renaissance to spread into Northern Europe? (France/England)

2. The Printing Revolution
In 1456, Johann Gutenberg printed the bible using movable metal type on a machine called a Printing Press
Printed books became cheap and easier to produce
Now, readers gained access to broad range of knowledge (Medicine to Religion)
The printing press would greatly contribute to the Reformation of the church.

5. The “rebirth” spreads North
Northern Renaissance
The “rebirth” spreads North

6. The Renaissance Moves North
Because of the plague, it was not until 1450 that northern Europe enjoyed the economic growth that helped support the Renaissance in Italy
Northern artists and writers imitated Italian styles while adding new methods and ideas of their own
As a result of the printing press, books became more available and people became more literate

7. Pieter Brueghel

8. Jan and Hubert van Eyck

9. Northern Renaissance
As you know, the Renaissance started in Italy and continued to northern Europe.
Today you are going to read about the Northern Renaissance and complete a worksheet.
Use pgs
As you read, look for similarities and differences between the Italian and Northern Renaissances.
What you do not finish will be homework.

10. Video: Da Vinci’s World

11. Piazza del Duomo

15. Florence Baptistery: Important religious building (Medicis were baptized here!) built in the Romanesque style.
Famous Renaissance architect, Lorenzo Ghiberti designed the bronze doors which Michelangelo described as The Gates of Paradise

16. CLOSURE How was the Italian Renaissance spread to Northern Europe?
What was the War of the Roses? How did this effect the spread of humanism?
What are some similarities and differences between the Northern and Italian Renaissances?