Utopia
A book by Sir Thomas More describing the perfect society on an imaginary island; "no place"
printing press
machine that presses paper against a tray full of inked movable type
Gutenberg Bible
first full-size book printed with movable type
Flanders
A medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands.
Northern Renaissance
An extension of the Italian Renaissance to the nations Germany, Flanders, France, and England (northern Europe); focused on religion
Fontainebleau
showcase of French Renaissance
A. Durer
a leading German painter and engraver of the Renaissance; portrayed religious subjects and classical myths
H. Holbein
painted portraits almost photographic in detail
Jan Van Eyck
developed oil painting techniques
P. Bruegal
painted common people with rich colors and vivid details
D. Erasmus
one of two greatest Christian humanists
Thomas More
Christian humanist who tried to show a better model of society
F. Rabelais
wrote in French; made points about nature of humanity, education, and government; believed that human beings were basically good
W. Shakespeare
maybe greatest playwright of all time; works displayed masterful command of English language and deep understanding of human beings
Elizabethan Age
Renaissance in England ruled by Queen Elizabeth
E. Spenser
dedicated long poem of praise to Queen Elizabeth
Gutenberg
reinvented practical movable type and invented printing press
