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Chapter 17 Section 2: Reading Guide: A . Clarifying As you read about the ways that northern Europeans adopted the ideas of the Renaissance, take notes to answer each question. 1. What factors led to the beginning of the Renaissance in northern Europe? 1. The population began to grow after the bubonic plague declined. 2. The hundred-year war between France & England ended. 3. Urban merchants became wealthy enough to give patronages to artists. 4. England & France had strong monarchs, sponsored artists by supporting and purchasing their works. 5. Humanist ideas spread to the north after scholars, students, and merchants visited Italy. 2. How did the invention of the printing press help spread learning and Renaissance ideas? It increased literacy in Europe and it sparked people's interest in learning. B. Drawing Conclusions Describe briefly how each of the following showed Renaissance influences in his work. 3. Albrecht Dürer -  German artist famous for realisti...

Chapter 17 Section 1:  Reading Guide:  In Italy, thriving urban centers, a wealthy merchant class, and the classical heritage Greece and Rome encouraged the development of new ideas and values. 1. How did humanism influence the growth of learning? Humanists influenced artists to carry on classical traditions and popularized the studies common to classical education 2. How did ideas about piety and a simple life change? Although people remained devoutly catholic, the spirit of society was secular. Church leaders and the wealthy believed they could enjoy life without offending God. 3. What role did patrons of the arts play in the development of Renaissance ideas? they spent money to help artists and architects create works of genius. Styles in art and literature changed as artists and writers emphasized the individual. 4. What effects did the emphasis on individuals have on painters and sculptors? They painted portraits of prominent ...