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Northern Renaissance Ms. James. Warm up 10.2.15 What was the effect of the printing press on books and bookmaking? How would this begin to change society.

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1 Northern Renaissance Ms. James

2 Warm up 10.2.15 What was the effect of the printing press on books and bookmaking? How would this begin to change society and the educational system?

3 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.

4 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.

5 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”

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

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

8 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.

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


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