Similarities Between Northern And Northern Renaissance Art

There are quite a few years associated with the Renaissance period. There is the Early Renaissance period (1330-1450), the High Renaissance period (1450-1520) and the Late Renaissance period (1520–1615). Renaissance is a term that was founded by the French historian Jules Michelet, and it was used to describe the new forms of art, architecture and sculptures. The Northern Renaissance and Italian Renaissance periods fall within this time frame. The Northern Renaissance period and the Italian Renaissance period were both from 1400-1615. Both of these periods brought about many well-known artists. The Northern and Italian Renaissance periods were one of the most productive times in art history.
The Northern Renaissance was in Europe, but outside of Italy. It was north of Italy, and included the …show more content…
The Northern Renaissance art style was to the North of Italy and Italian Renaissance art style was in Italy. Northern and Italian Renaissance artists had a different approach and style with the art they created. Northern Renaissance artists concentrated on the surface detail; whereas, Italian Renaissance artist concentrated on linear perspective, symmetrical balance and a good sense of mass. The subject matters were also different. The Northern Renaissance artists depicted religious scenes, domestic interior and portraits. Italian Renaissance artists depicted classical mythology and religious scenes. Northern Renaissance artists were known for minute surface detail and Italian Renaissance artists were known for anatomy, the study and knowledge of anatomy and figures with mass and volume. (Palomar) The materials used were also different. Northern Renaissance used oil paints on wood panel and the Italian Renaissance used tempera, oil and fresco. Examples of these differences are Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam from the Sistine Chapel and Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Wedding