Northern Renaissance

Chateaux, like the on in the Loire Valley, illustrate Renaissance ideals of design in France. Most of them predominantly exhibit Classical styles and motives, yet many still showcase Gothic characteristics.

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Which paintings belong to the masters of the Fontainebleau School?

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The Fontainebleau School

• introduced Mannerism to France

• are characterised by the extensive use of stucco (mouldings and picture frames) and frescos

• features an elaborate (and often mysterious) systems of allegories and mythological iconography

• Utilises Renaissance's decorative motifs such as grotesques, strapwork and putti are common, as well as a certain degree of eroticism

• was not influenced by the techniques of the Italian Mannerism

Albrecht Dürer

• made significant contributions to the exchange of knowledge between the Italian and the Northern Renaissance

• dedicated extensive portions of his life to spreading the theoretical knowledge on proportions, anatomy and perspective

• rejected completely the ideals of Italian Renaissance

• was against establishing a relationship between the Italian and Northern Renaissance

Which paintings belong to Albrecht Dürer?

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Which paintings belong to Pieter Bruegel?

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Pieter Bruegel is know for

• being specialised in genre paintings populated by peasants

• often depicted highly detailed landscapes

• being a pioneer of depicting the life and manners of peasants as the main focus of an artwork

• rarely painting religious works

"This work has been the subject of much moral speculation, revolving especially around the various figures who remain ignorant of Icarus's plight, only the shepherd glancing up towards the sky, and not even towards the relevant spot. The displacement of Icarus from center-stage has been interpreted as a directive to remain focused on one's own daily life." TO WHICH PAINTING THIS STATEMENT IS REFERRING TO?

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