Question

The Northern Renaissance most differed from the Italian Renaissance in that is
   A.Failed to significantly emphasize the visual arts
   B.Replaced greater importance on religious devotion
   C.Largely rejected the concept of humanism
   D.Did not increase the prevalence of secularism
   E:Increased dissonance among Christian

Answer 1

Hint:The Northern and the Italian Renaissance began in 15th century Europe. These Renaissance marked new developments in the realm of European thought, society, and art. Although they began with a similar motive, there were huge differences between the two.

Complete answer:
Failed to significantly emphasize the visual arts: Both the Renaissance emphasized the importance of visual arts. They introduced a new style of art with influences from nature and individualism. Since the movement was largely based on the ideology of humanism, Jesus was depicted in the visual arts as more human-like than Godly-like.

Replaced greater importance on religious devotion: The Northern Renaissance was closely related to the Protest Reformation. The Italian Renaissance was more of an artistic and cultural one, while the Northern Renaissance was a philosophic and religious movement.

Largely rejected the concept of humanism: The Northern and the Italian Renaissance were largely inspired by the ideals of Humanism. Renaissance influenced by classical thinking developed into a new movement i.e. Humanism, which focused on worldly things rather than religious ones.

Did not increase the prevalence of secularism: Before the Renaissance, the European societies were mainly orthodox who believed in concepts of faith and afterlife. The word secular means ‘of the world’. The Renaissance led to the secularisation of society where people focused on material things rather than metaphysical things.

Increased dissonance among Christians: As people become more enlightened about themselves, and society. Some started questioning their faith. One such great dissonance was the birth of Protestantism. Martin Luther, a revolutionary, led the division of the Catholic Church.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: It is important to note that both the renaissance had their unique movements. They dealt with the same society, state, culture, and arts, but in a different mannerism due to the different prevailing conditions of the particular geographical location. Some examples of important figures of the Renaissance art Leonardo DI Vinci ( Italian), Jan Van Eyk( Northern).