chapter 1 section 2. in the 1400s, the ideas of the italian renaissance began to spread to northern...
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Section 2Section 2
In the 1400s, the ideas of the Italian Renaissance began to spread to Northern Europe.
Renaissance ideas such as the importance of the individual are a strong part of modern thought.
Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo reflected the Renaissance spirit through their work.
Each showed an interest in classical culture, a curiosity about the world, and a belief in human potential.
Humanist writers expanded ideas about individuality.
By the late 1400s, Renaissance ideas had reached Northern Europe – England, France, Germany & Flanders.
Unlike Italy, England and France were united under strong monarchs.
Monarchs purchased paintings from artists, as a way to support the arts.
Northern traditions blended with renaissance ideas to form a new blend.◦ Northerners focused more on
realism.◦ Created plans for social
reform.
Trying to flee war, many Italian artists fled to Northern Europe.◦ Brought their styles and techniques.
Northern Europeans, studying in Italy, also brought back ideas from the Italian Renaissance.
New ideas led to critiques of the Christian Church for a failure to inspire people to live a Christian life.
Christian humanists sought to reform society, particularly education.◦ Founded a school for both
boys and girls.
Desiderius Erasmus ◦ Praise the Folly – poked fun
at greedy merchants, heartsick lovers, etc.
Thomas More◦ Utopia – Model of Society
(no war, corruption or greed) Utopia – Greek term that
means no place. Now used to mean an
ideal place.
Many families could not afford to send all their children to school.◦ Therefore, sent their sons.
Christine de Pizan ◦ One of the first women to
earn a living as a writer.◦ Questioned different
treatment of boys and girls.
Period when Renaissance spread to England (~mid-1500s).
Named after Elizabeth I.◦ Well educated◦ Supported development of
English art and literature.
Elizabethan Age Used classics for
inspirations. Deep understanding of
humans and their flaws. Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello,
Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, A Midsummer Night’s Dream & The Taming of the Shrew.
Chinese invented block printing – not practical for Europeans.
~1440 Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press.◦ Produce books quickly &
cheaply.◦Bible was first book
printed with movable type.
How did this help spread ideas?
Period of great artistic & social change.
Changes in Art◦ Drew on techniques & styles
of Greece and Rome.◦ Paintings were individualistic
& realistic.◦Secular works.◦Vernacular languages, instead
of Latin, were used.◦ Praised individual
achievement.
Changes in Society◦ Printing – more information
available & less expensive. Increased desire for learning. Increased the use of the vernacular
and literacy rates.◦ Published new discoveries & legal
proceedings.◦ Views on how life should be lived.◦ Questioning political structures &
religious practices.