Body Of Christ Reply Steinberg Flashcards
Max Ernst (1891–1976)
German painter, sculptor, and key figure in Dada and Surrealism. Known for experimental techniques like frottage, his works explore dream imagery and the unconscious mind, including pieces like The Elephant Celebes.
Anna Selbdritt (ahn-nah SELB-drit)
A depiction in Christian art showing Saint Anne with the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The term, meaning “Anne with the third,” represents three generations and symbolizes the lineage and nurturing role of Saint Anne as the grandmother of Jesus.
Primogeniture (pry-mo-JEN-i-cher)
A legal or social system where the firstborn child, usually the eldest son, inherits the entire estate or title, maintaining family wealth and power through a single heir. Common in European aristocracy, it often excluded younger siblings from inheritance.
Leo Steinberg (1920–2011)
A Russian-born American art historian and critic known for his groundbreaking analysis of Renaissance and modern art. Steinberg’s influential works, like The Sexuality of Christ in Renaissance Art and in Modern Oblivion, challenged traditional interpretations and emphasized the complex symbolism in religious imagery.
Tour de Force (toor deh FORS)
An impressive achievement or display of exceptional skill and mastery, often in art, literature, or performance, showcasing the creator’s talent and expertise.
Pietà (pee-ay-TAH)
A depiction in Christian art of the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, usually after the crucifixion. It emphasizes themes of sorrow, compassion, and maternal grief. Michelangelo’s Pietà is one of the most famous examples.
Humanation (hyoo-ma-NAY-shun)
A theological concept referring to the process of becoming human, often used to describe the incarnation of a divine figure, particularly in Christian doctrine where it refers to God taking on human nature in the form of Jesus Christ.
Eucharist (YOOK-uh-rist)
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, where bread and wine are consecrated and consumed as the body and blood of Christ. It symbolizes the unity of believers and is central to Christian worship, especially in Catholic, Orthodox, and many Protestant traditions.
