FNAT2703 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: International Gothic, Illuminated Manuscript, Carthusians
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Early renaissance art in europe early renaissance art outside of italy introduction-early. Renaissance art in northern europe remained essentially gothic primariy due to the fact that the artists of the north were not surrounded by classical antiquity. In the north, the international style of the late 14th century will give way to powerful realism. Northern painters evolved from manuscript illuminators the social hierarchy remained unchanged with nobles and clergy dominating a rapidly growing middle class. Some artists experimented with oils and glazes that allowed for the creation of richer colors. Characteristics of northern painting deep, intense tonality newer colors that seemed to glow from within hard, enamel-like surfaces hard edged, sparkling clarity of detail-artists were intent on rendering the appearance rather than the structure behind the appearance. French courtly style painting-the french love for personal and intimate works had set the tone for the international gothic style. The openness of gothis architecture provided few continuous wall spaces for frescos.
