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Exploring the Northern Renaissance: Key Figures and Innovations

The Northern Renaissance marked a significant cultural rebirth in Europe, characterized by remarkable individuals and artistic breakthroughs. Central figures included François Rabelais, an influential French author known for his humorous and satirical works; Desiderius Erasmus, a leading Christian humanist and linguist; and Pieter Brueghel, who brought Italian techniques into his vibrant depictions of peasant life. The era also saw the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg, revolutionizing the dissemination of knowledge. This period laid the foundation for the rich tapestry of modern Western culture.

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Exploring the Northern Renaissance: Key Figures and Innovations

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  1. 16.2 The Northern Renaissance By: Cole Friedmann, Bradley Johnson, Riley Cullinane, Michaela Plotkin

  2. Chateaux • Basically a Castle • Blend of Medieval Gothic architecture and classical arches • Built for Francis 1 and his nobles • Primarily by the Lorie River * Key Term

  3. Johannes Gutenberg • Printing Press • 1456 • Johannes Fust * Key People

  4. Francois Rabelais • Physician-monk • France’s most popular Renaissance author • Unknown death date • Antoine Rabelais * Key People

  5. Desiderius Erasmus • Famous Christian Humanist • Knew many languages • Inspired colleagues to learn Greek and Hebrew • Translator * Key People

  6. Pieter Brueghel • Italian Renaissance artist • Italian technique Homeland technique * Key People

  7. * Key People Thomas More • Statesman • Milk street, London. (Feb 7, 1478) • St.Anthonys school • Comedy's, Greek and Latin literature • Lincolns inn

  8. William Shakespeare • medieval legends, classic mythology • Anne Hathaway • Suanna and Judith • Venus and Adonis William did have an Earring these became popular during the English Renaissance * Key People

  9. French Renaissance • Lorie River Valley • Inspired by Petrarch's Sonnets • Personal essay

  10. English Renaissance • 1485 • Many conflicts • Tudor family vs York family • Drama English Court

  11. Low Countries

  12. MLA • Screech, M.A. "Francois Rabelais (French Author)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. • Bellis, Mary. "Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press." About.com Inventors. About.com, 05 Mar. 2014. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. • Nauert, Charles. "Desiderius Erasmus." Stanford University. Stanford University, 22 Sept. 2008. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. • "The Life of Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) [Biography for the Tudor Writer, Statesman, Philosopher, and Advisor to King Henry VIII]." Web. 04 Apr. 2014. • "A Short History of French Art - 2." Renaissance Art in France. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. • "Bruegel, Pieter the Elder." WebMuseum: Web. 03 Apr. 2014.

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