Northern Renaissance

The Northern Renaissance refers to the cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement that took place in Northern Europe, particularly in countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and France, during the 15th and 16th centuries. It followed the Italian Renaissance but had its own distinct characteristics, emphasizing more detailed realism in art and a focus on everyday life and human emotion. The movement fostered advancements in literature, science, and philosophy, influenced by the invention of the printing press, which allowed for the widespread distribution of ideas. Notable figures include artists like Albrecht Dürer and writers like Erasmus.