Gothic ArtClass of European History

2008 Oct 7

Class of European History2008 Oct 7

Names of Group Members:

Shion SeinoEriya Terada

Shion SeinoEriya Terada

Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Title 2. Names of Group Members 3. Table of Contents 4. Introduction

5. (continued) 6. Characteristics

7. Early Gothic 8. High Gothic 9. Italian Gothic 10. International Gothic 11. Late Gothic

12. Significance in Gothic Art 13. (continued)

14. Materials Used - Stained Glass 15. Sculpture & Panel Painting 16. Illuminated Manuscripts

17. Terms Defined 18. Works Cited

1. Title 2. Names of Group Members 3. Table of Contents 4. Introduction

5. (continued) 6. Characteristics

7. Early Gothic 8. High Gothic 9. Italian Gothic 10. International Gothic 11. Late Gothic

12. Significance in Gothic Art 13. (continued)

14. Materials Used - Stained Glass 15. Sculpture & Panel Painting 16. Illuminated Manuscripts

17. Terms Defined 18. Works Cited

IntroductionIntroduction Gothic art was an art movement that started from

the Romanesque period in France during the 12th century and became the mainstream in the 13th century

It was the first style to be seen everywhere from spoons to shoes and internationally throughout Europe This type of spread can be recognized as “fashion

The style as a whole is known for its unique arched designs in churches, its stained glasses, and its illuminated manuscripts

Even though it was a dark age for politics, it was a brilliant age for art

Gothic art was an art movement that started from the Romanesque period in France during the 12th century and became the mainstream in the 13th century

It was the first style to be seen everywhere from spoons to shoes and internationally throughout Europe This type of spread can be recognized as “fashion

The style as a whole is known for its unique arched designs in churches, its stained glasses, and its illuminated manuscripts

Even though it was a dark age for politics, it was a brilliant age for art

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IntroductionIntroduction

There are five phases in the Gothic era: Early High Italian International Late

Paintings from these periods were greatly affected by how the architecture evolved

There are five phases in the Gothic era: Early High Italian International Late

Paintings from these periods were greatly affected by how the architecture evolved

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics As a whole, Gothic painting has:

Connections with Byzantine art No perspective Religious themes (Christianity) Stylized images

Objects were merely symbols—the ideas were important

Examples: The dandelion - “the bitter herb” signifies the bitter end of

Christ A thorn cross - many paintings show baby Jesus is shown

holding this, representing the crucifixion

As a whole, Gothic painting has: Connections with Byzantine art No perspective Religious themes (Christianity) Stylized images

Objects were merely symbols—the ideas were important

Examples: The dandelion - “the bitter herb” signifies the bitter end of

Christ A thorn cross - many paintings show baby Jesus is shown

holding this, representing the crucifixion

CharacteristicsCharacteristics Early Gothic

A softer and more realistic style than the preceding Byzantine art style

Early Gothic A softer and more realistic style than the

preceding Byzantine art style

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The Last JudgementBy Pietro Cavallini

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

High Gothic More drapery style and

detail in the faces due to focus on light and shade

High Gothic More drapery style and

detail in the faces due to focus on light and shade

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The Hours of Jeanne d'EvreuxBy Jean Pucelle

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Italian Gothic Artists realized that lighting

could add more depth to the model, meaning more focus on light and shade

Advances were made in changing perspectives to describe the space being painted

Best painters were able to make the figures in the painting look as if they were communicating with each other by incorporating gestures and expressions

Italian Gothic Artists realized that lighting

could add more depth to the model, meaning more focus on light and shade

Advances were made in changing perspectives to describe the space being painted

Best painters were able to make the figures in the painting look as if they were communicating with each other by incorporating gestures and expressions

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

International Gothic This style was spread throughout

Europe Realism in detail and composition

grew Spanish painters at this time focused

on textures and glowing surfaces of the flesh of the people being tormented

International Gothic This style was spread throughout

Europe Realism in detail and composition

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Scene of the Martyrdom of Saint George

By Andrés Marçal

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Late Gothic Artists found that light can

make up form, shape, texture, and along with a landscape, create mood

Late Gothic Artists found that light can

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NativityBy Robert Campin

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Significance in Gothic ArtSignificance in Gothic Art

Niccolo Gerini , Sant'Ambrogio Church Niccolo Gerini , Sant'Ambrogio Church

The significance in most early Gothic Art was Christianity. The sculptures, paintings, stained glass were filled with images of Jesus and events related to Christianity.

Since most of the people, especially the poor, were illiterate at that time, these works of art helped people understand more about Christianity and the teachings of God. The artwork had a spiritual significance to the people and therefore was considered more than just pieces of art on any wall.

Also the paintings were more detailed in Gothic Art compared to Romanesque.

The significance in most early Gothic Art was Christianity. The sculptures, paintings, stained glass were filled with images of Jesus and events related to Christianity.

Since most of the people, especially the poor, were illiterate at that time, these works of art helped people understand more about Christianity and the teachings of God. The artwork had a spiritual significance to the people and therefore was considered more than just pieces of art on any wall.

Also the paintings were more detailed in Gothic Art compared to Romanesque.

By the Late 14th Century, the once symbolic Christian style of art evolved into a more secular style of art - International Gothic

The paintings came to have a strange hybrid style, dark but uplifting with a more naturalistic touch. It was elegant with flowing lines and rich coloring.

These works of art reflect the face of the changing Europe, going from a dark and mysterious style to a more confident style of art.

Also the introduction of cheaper art materials during the 15th century even helped peasants have devotional images at home.

By the Late 14th Century, the once symbolic Christian style of art evolved into a more secular style of art - International Gothic

The paintings came to have a strange hybrid style, dark but uplifting with a more naturalistic touch. It was elegant with flowing lines and rich coloring.

These works of art reflect the face of the changing Europe, going from a dark and mysterious style to a more confident style of art.

Also the introduction of cheaper art materials during the 15th century even helped peasants have devotional images at home.

Lorenzo Monaco, Egypt (1405)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lorenzo_Monaco_Egypt.jpg

Gentile Da Fabriano, Adoration Of The Magi (1423)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gentile_da_Fabriano_Adoration.jpg

Materials UsedMaterials UsedStained Glass

Two types of glass were used in Gothic stained glasses: Pot Glass and Flashed Glass.They were small and placed together with lead, then held together in a rigid frame. Pot Glass was a uniform color, made by adding oxides of iron, copper and cobalt.Flashed Glass was made to prevent opaqueness.

↑An example of a flashed glass. http://www.sandcarver.org/images/Image1b.jpg

↑ An example of a Gothic stained glass.

http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/stained_glass/oz_24438501.html

Stained glasses were used to show and teach the stories from the Bible to the illiterate people.The brighter the glass looked, the better it was—light signified God and or Jesus.

SculptureSame as the Romanesque period, sculptures were mostly made in conjunction areas of an architecture. They were mostly made from marble, stone, wood, and limestone.

Panel PaintingPanel Paintings were paintings drawn onto panels made from wood. The wood was either a single piece or several pieces of wood stuck together. This was commonly used until the way of using canvas appeared in the 16th century.

SculptureSame as the Romanesque period, sculptures were mostly made in conjunction areas of an architecture. They were mostly made from marble, stone, wood, and limestone.

Panel PaintingPanel Paintings were paintings drawn onto panels made from wood. The wood was either a single piece or several pieces of wood stuck together. This was commonly used until the way of using canvas appeared in the 16th century.

Gothic Sculpture from the 15th century.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gothic_sculpture_15_century.jpg

Hubert Van Eyck, “The Adoration Of The Lamb”

lluminated Manuscripts

Most illuminated manuscripts were written onto parchment. Parchment at that time was made from calf, sheep, or goat skin. Since these manuscripts were important enough to be illuminated compared to other manuscripts, they were written and preserved on best quality parchments. These high quality parchments, called Vellum, were made from unsplit calf skin. In the late Middle Ages, manuscripts started to be written onto paper. Early works of printed material left spaces in the top left corner for the illuminated letters to be drawn.

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(c. 1375)

Terms DefinedTerms Defined

Illiterate – unable to read and write.

Hybrid - bred from two distinct races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera.

Oxides – a compound of oxygen with another element or radical.

Opaqueness – Not shining or bright. Not translucent.

Cobalt – a silvery whitish metallic element.

Limestone - a sedimentary rock. Often used as building stone.

Byzantine art - art of the Byzantine Empire (4th century to year 1453)

Romanesque art - art of Western Europe from year 1000 to the13th century

Illiterate – unable to read and write.

Hybrid - bred from two distinct races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera.

Oxides – a compound of oxygen with another element or radical.

Opaqueness – Not shining or bright. Not translucent.

Cobalt – a silvery whitish metallic element.

Limestone - a sedimentary rock. Often used as building stone.

Byzantine art - art of the Byzantine Empire (4th century to year 1453)

Romanesque art - art of Western Europe from year 1000 to the13th century

Works CitedWorks Cited Camille, Michael. Gothic Art: Glorious Visions. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, 1996.

"Gothic art." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 16 Sep. 2008 <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/239728/Gothic-art>.

"History of Art: From Paleolithic Age to Contemporary Art." History of Art. 27 Aug 2008. 14 Sep 2008 <http://www.all-art.org/history194_introduction2.html>.

"Gothic Art." Ethnic Paintings. 12 September 2008. <http://www.ethnicpaintings.com/popular-painting-styles/gothic-art.html>.

"Gothic Painting." Ok-arts. 12 September 2008. < http://ok-arts.blogspot.com/2006/10/gothic-painting.html>.

Lorenzo Monaco. Egypt. 16 September 2008. <http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/f/fd/400px-Lorenzo_Monaco_Egypt.jpg>.

“Gothic Painting.” Web Gallery Of Art. 16 September 2008 http://www.wga.hu/tours/spain/p_14_15.html

“Database Of European Fine Arts.“ Web Gallery Of Arts. 17 September 2008. < http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/zgothic/miniatur/1351-400/index.html

>.

Camille, Michael. Gothic Art: Glorious Visions. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, 1996.

"Gothic art." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 16 Sep. 2008 <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/239728/Gothic-art>.

"History of Art: From Paleolithic Age to Contemporary Art." History of Art. 27 Aug 2008. 14 Sep 2008 <http://www.all-art.org/history194_introduction2.html>.

"Gothic Art." Ethnic Paintings. 12 September 2008. <http://www.ethnicpaintings.com/popular-painting-styles/gothic-art.html>.

"Gothic Painting." Ok-arts. 12 September 2008. < http://ok-arts.blogspot.com/2006/10/gothic-painting.html>.

Lorenzo Monaco. Egypt. 16 September 2008. <http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/f/fd/400px-Lorenzo_Monaco_Egypt.jpg>.

“Gothic Painting.” Web Gallery Of Art. 16 September 2008 http://www.wga.hu/tours/spain/p_14_15.html

“Database Of European Fine Arts.“ Web Gallery Of Arts. 17 September 2008. < http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/zgothic/miniatur/1351-400/index.html

>.