Gothic Flashcards
Who was Abbot Suger, and how did his doctrines on the light of Christ affect architecture?
Abbot Suger was an early patron of gothic architecture; he began the embellishment of churches, which led to lux nova, or colorful light; transfer to otherworldly realm
Where did Gothic architecture originate?
France
What innovations evolved in the Gothic architecture? What were the intentions behind the changes?
Some innovations of gothic architecture include the pointed arch, ribbed vaulting, and stained glass. The intentions behind these changes was to push the modern (opus modernum), civic pride and competition, and the pursuit of light (lux nova)
Abbey Church of St. Denis, France
Where gothic architecture began; carolingian to gothic; lancet windows, rose window; abbot suger
Chartres Cathedral, France
west entrance, 3 portals with Christ in the center with symbols of the four evangelists; sculptural decoration of old testament kings and queens, elongated figures, stylized; one of the most influential gothic cathedrals; buttresses; stained glass, to bring sunlight in and narrative, old testament kings, mary in center of rose with Christ, and resembles cloisonné
Rottgen Pieta
Characteristic of the Holy Roman Empire and northern europe; sorrow, sadness, distortion, and anguish; narrative is more important that the portrayal of figures
Rayonnant style
the characteristic radiating tracery of the rose window.
tracery
ornamental stone openwork, typically in the upper part of a Gothic window.
vesperbild
The Pietà is a subject in Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, most often found in sculpture.
International Gothic Style
characterized by details carefully delineated in a naturalistic manner, elongated and delicately modeled forms, the use of complex perspective, and an emphasis on the decorative or ornamental aspect of drapery, foliage, or setting
