Materials

• A copy of “The Spread of the Renaissance” class notes (Attachment D) for each student
• A copy of “Comparison of Italian and Northern Renaissance” chart (Attachment E) for each student
• Samples of artwork from the Northern Renaissance (Durer, Van Eyck, Hans Holbein the Younger, Bruegel)

Instructional Activities

1. Begin by asking students to respond to the following question:
   
   • How do trends and culture differ geographically?
   
   Ask students to name trends and cultural characteristics that differ from one part of the United States to another. If students have trouble thinking of examples, you may wish to prompt them to think about music, food, or some other area of your choice.
   
   
2. Discuss notes about “The Spread of the Renaissance,” asking students to think about the similarities and differences between the Italian Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance.
   
   
3. As a class, have students fill in the chart comparing the Italian Renaissance to the Northern Renaissance (Attachment E). While completing the chart, show students samples of Northern Renaissance artwork. Discuss the similarities and differences between the Northern Renaissance and the Italian Renaissance.