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To what extent did the context and achievement of the Northern Renaissance differ to those of the Italian?
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To what extent did the context and achievement of the Northern Renaissance differ to those of the Italian? 'All this, although it pleases some persons, is done without reason or art, without symmetry or proportion, without skill, selection or boldness and finally without substance or vigour.' With these words Michael Angelo displayed a typical attitude of people towards the Northern Renaissance. For centuries it has been accused of being 'in the shadow' of the Italian Renaissance. Burckhardt, a Victorian historian, created what is known today as the 'myth of the Renaissance,' glorifying and praising the achievements of the Italian 're-birth', whilst completely dismissing the Northern Renaissance. One might therefore expect to find mainly similarities and attempts to imitate the achievements of the Italian Renaissance, if it had been so flourishing and influential. However, this would seem a biased opinion, as, although there are some similarities, there are clearly many distinctive areas...
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