Module #1 Introduction to the Renaissance in Northern Europe Overview of the Renaissance period in Northern Europe, including key dates, events, and cultural movements.
Module #2 The Roots of the Renaissance in Northern Europe Exploration of the cultural, economic, and political factors that led to the Renaissance in Northern Europe.
Module #3 The Influence of Italian Renaissance Humanism Discussion of how Italian Renaissance humanism influenced the development of the Renaissance in Northern Europe.
Module #4 The Role of the Printing Press Examination of the impact of the printing press on the spread of Renaissance ideas and culture in Northern Europe.
Module #5 The Emergence of Nationalism in Northern Europe Analysis of the growth of nationalism in Northern Europe and its relationship to the Renaissance.
Module #6 The Art of Hieronymus Bosch In-depth study of the life and works of Hieronymus Bosch, a key figure in the Northern Renaissance.
Module #7 The Development of Netherlandish Painting Exploration of the characteristics and innovations of Netherlandish painting during the Renaissance.
Module #8 Jan van Eyck and the Masters of Light Detailed analysis of the works of Jan van Eyck and other Netherlandish masters of light and color.
Module #9 The Art of Albrecht Dürer Examination of the life, works, and influence of Albrecht Dürer, a leading figure in German Renaissance art.
Module #10 Renaissance Architecture in Northern Europe Study of the key architectural styles and innovations of the Renaissance in Northern Europe.
Module #11 The Court of Burgundy and the Dukes of Burgundy Examination of the cultural and artistic patronage of the Dukes of Burgundy and their role in the Renaissance.
Module #12 The Rise of Urban Centers in Northern Europe Analysis of the growth and development of urban centers such as Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Hamburg during the Renaissance.
Module #13 The Emergence of a New Middle Class Discussion of the growth of a new middle class in Northern Europe and its impact on Renaissance culture and society.
Module #14 Women in the Renaissance in Northern Europe Examination of the roles and achievements of women during the Renaissance in Northern Europe.
Module #15 The Renaissance and the Reformation Analysis of the complex relationship between the Renaissance and the Reformation in Northern Europe.
Module #16 The Art of Pieter Bruegel the Elder In-depth study of the life and works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a leading figure in Netherlandish and Flemish Renaissance art.
Module #17 The Development of Renaissance Music in Northern Europe Exploration of the key composers, styles, and innovations of Renaissance music in Northern Europe.
Module #18 The Renaissance and the Emergence of Modern Science Discussion of the contributions of Renaissance figures such as Copernicus and Tycho Brahe to the development of modern science.
Module #19 The Impact of the Renaissance on Literature in Northern Europe Analysis of the ways in which the Renaissance influenced literature in Northern Europe, including the works of Erasmus and More.
Module #20 The Art of Hans Holbein the Younger Examination of the life and works of Hans Holbein the Younger, a leading figure in German and English Renaissance art.
Module #21 Renaissance Humanism and Education in Northern Europe Study of the humanist educational reforms and innovations of the Renaissance in Northern Europe.
Module #22 The Renaissance and the Emergence of Modern Politics Discussion of the ways in which the Renaissance laid the groundwork for modern politics and government in Northern Europe.
Module #23 The Legacy of the Renaissance in Northern Europe analysis of the long-term impact of the Renaissance on art, literature, culture, and society in Northern Europe.
Module #24 Comparing the Renaissance in Northern and Southern Europe Comparison of the key characteristics and developments of the Renaissance in Northern and Southern Europe.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Renaissance in Northern Europe career
