World History Chapter 13 Section 2 (1.2)

How did Erasmus' training as a priest sharpen his critique of the Church?

He had firsthand knowledge of church abuses, and his religious training gave him specific ideas for reform.

emerge

develop, rise from, become known.

How did northern Renaissance artists blend Italian Renaissance ideas with their own?

Durer applied painting techniques from Italy to his own engraving. The Flemish artists used oil paintings to expresse humanistic themes.

What themes did northern Renaissance artists explore?

Religious, realism, classical themes. They focussed on the human form and daily life.

What Renaissance ideas did Shakespeare's work address?

The individual, realism, and importance of the classics.

What was the impact of the printing press?

The printing press decreased the price of books, increased literacy rates, and spread new ideas faster.

What impact would the printing press have on religious reform movements of the 1500's?

The printing press will increase the spread of ideas faster and farther...help.

What factors encouraged the use of vernacular in literature in Renaissance society?

The printing press, the growth of the middle class, and the humanist value on education.