How did Northern Renaissance writers differ from the Italian Humanist writers?
a. Northern writers were much more willing to criticize the Church b. Northern writers brought together early Christian writers with the Classics, whereas Italian Ren. Writers focused on the classics. 5) Compare and contrast the art of the Italian Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance. a. The Northern artists painted human figures that were like everyday people, while the Italian Ren. Artists used classical ideals of human beauty b. The Northern artists used perspective as a tool in painting, while the Italians would often use perspective as a focus c. The Northern artists paid great attention to facial detail and expressions, while Italians were more concerned with the big picture d.
