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Northern Renaissance

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The Northern Renaissance refers to the period of Renaissance that occurred in Europe north of the Alps. Unlike the Italian Renaissance that was influenced by Ancient Rome, this period was characterized by a greater emphasis on religion and less focus on the classical antiquity.

Related terms

Reformation: A religious movement in 16th-century Europe that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and challenged practices and doctrines of Roman Catholic Church.

Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on human potential and achievements, rather than on religious doctrine.

Erasmus: A Dutch humanist who was one of the greatest scholars of the northern Renaissance, known for his satirical critique of religious excesses.

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