Medieval art - GOTHIC
1150-1500 A.D. |
Gothic art grew out of Romanesque art. Gothic artists began to use brighter colors, dimensions and perspective, and moved toward more realism. They also began to use more shadows and light in their art and tried out new subject matters beyond just religion including animals in mythic scenes.
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Key info - study of specific art pieces
15. Reims Cathedral – 1211-1290 A.D.
Title: Reims Cathedral Artist: Unknown Date: 1211-1290 Style/Period: Gothic Location: Reims, France The Gothic style of architecture places an equal importance on the interior and exterior of the church. The Romanesque churches were dark and gloomy with thick walls and very small windows. With the development of Flying Buttresses, Gothic churches could be built much higher. The buttresses displaced the weight of the walls outward and downward. Thus, the entire weight of the structure was not placed on the foundation. Gothic churches soared towards the heavens. They used pointed arches and beautiful stained glass windows. Stained glass was possible due to the thinner walls. The windows created a magical light. The Rose window in Reims is 40 feet in diameter. KEY ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES Line (vertical and graceful) Space (open) Balance (formal) Varity (in numerous carvings and sculptures) |
16. Arnolfini and his Bride – Jan Van Eyck 1434 A.D.
Title: Arnolfini and his Bride Artist: Jan Van Eyck Date: 1434 Style/Period: Gothic Materials: Oil paint on Wood Van Eyck was credited with the invention of oil paint. Oils allowed the artist to take more time and blend the layers as the paint dried slowly. The oil paint had a much more luminous and rich quality. We think this painting was an actual marriage certificate. The reflection in the mirror shows the artist present as a witness. His signature was placed above the mirror. The painting is full of symbolism. Dog: Loyalty Shoes off: Standing on Holy Ground Single Lit Candle: God’s presence Fruit: Fertility KEY ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES Colour (use of complimentary colours) Texture (a variety of simulated textures) Balance (informal) Variety Movement (none) |
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