Midterm 1 Terms Flashcards
Maniera Greca
Greek Manner
Naturalism
Depiction of realistic objects in a natural setting
Realism in describing paintings (architecture)
Antiquity
The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
Mendicant
Revival of the vows of poverty in the monastery
or a beggar
Duomo
An Italian Cathedral
Pulpit
A raised platform where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service
Baptistery
The part of a church used for baptism
Classicism
The following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship, especially from the Renaissance to the 18th century
Flagellation
Whipping or flogging as a religious practice for the mortification of the flesh
Christus triumphans/patiens
“triumphant Christ” a cross with a representation of the living Christ eyes open and triumphant over death
Fresco
Painting on plaster.
Mural Painting
Any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface.
Usury
The illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest.
Annunciation
The announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to Mary
Dado
The lower part of the wall of a room, below about waist height, if it is a different color or has a different covering than the upper part.
Patronage
The support given by a patron
Maesta
The Italian word for “majesty”, designates an iconic formula of the enthroned Madonna with the child Jesus, whether or not accompanied with angels and saints
Iconography
The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these
Hodegetria
“She who shows the Way”
An iconographic depiction of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) holding the Child Jesus at her side while pointing to Him as the source of salvation for mankind.
Rood Screen
A screen, typically of richly carved wood or stone, separating the nave from the chancel of a church
Tempera
A method of painting with pigments dispersed in an emulsion miscible with water, typically egg yolk.
Altarpiece
A work of art, especially a painting on wood, set above and behind an altar
Laudesi
One who whips, especially one who scourges oneself for religious discipline or public penance
Baldacchino
A canopy of state over an altar or throne
