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Medieval Art

By Jazminh2002
  • Masaccio, Virgin and Child Enthroned, c. 1426, Tempra,385 x 223 cm Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
    1426 BCE

    Masaccio, Virgin and Child Enthroned, c. 1426, Tempra,385 x 223 cm Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

    Masaccio's Virgin and Child Enthroned is significant because it highly reflects the signature Byzantine art style with it's gold backgrounds, frontally, and holy figures. The blend of space, structure, and holiness which defines the byzantine art style creates a spiritual realm.
  • Unrecorded artist, Notre-Dame Cathedral, c. 1116-1250, Limestone, 128 m x48m x 69m Notre-Dame, Paris
    1250 BCE

    Unrecorded artist, Notre-Dame Cathedral, c. 1116-1250, Limestone, 128 m x48m x 69m Notre-Dame, Paris

    The Notre-Dame Cathedral (c. 116-1250) has been a major center of catholic center for worship and was used for many royal gatherings. Its use of sculptures, rose windows, and architecture reflect the Gothic art style and was used to influence illiterate individuals into Christianity.
  • Period: 1140 BCE to 1500 BCE

    Gothic Art

    Gothic Art (c. 1140-1500) marked a development in architecture with flying buttresses, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults allowing taller, lighter, and a more enchanting structures. Originating in France, it further expanded the Church and Pilgrimages with churches such as Notre-Dame cathedral, Chartres cathedral , and Reims cathedral. Gothic art continued to teach biblical stories with more emotion .https://smarthistory.org/notre-dame-fire/
  • Unrecorded Artist, Sainte-Foy Abbey, c. 1050-1130, Stone, 59 m x 4m x 26.40 m Church of Sainte‐Foy, France, Conques
    1130 BCE

    Unrecorded Artist, Sainte-Foy Abbey, c. 1050-1130, Stone, 59 m x 4m x 26.40 m Church of Sainte‐Foy, France, Conques

    The Church of Saint-Foy Abbey was a major pilgrimage site, attracting many travelers amongst Europe. The church reflects the medieval emphasis on salvation, moral instruction, and devotion to saints. Its romanesque style with its thick stoned walls, rounded arches, bell tower, and tympanum, became a model for other pilgrimage churches.
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 1150 BCE

    Romanesque Art

    Romanesque Art (c. 1000-1150)marked a time of religious devotion, pilgrimages, and the growth of monasteries. Flourishing across Western Europe, romanesque art is heavily tied to Christianity, reflecting the Church's power. The architecture of churches such as Abbey church of saint-Foy, Pisa Cathedral, and Saint-Sernin, was heavily influenced by Ancient Roman architecture, particularly arches, vaults, and massive structures.https://smarthistory.org/church-and-reliquary-of-saintefoy-france/
  • Period: 5 BCE to 15 BCE

    Byzatine Art

    Byzatine Art (5th c.- 15th c.) is highly devoted to Christianity with many icons, mosaics, frescos, and illuminated manuscripts. Emerging in the Eastern Roman Empire, it glorified God and focused on conveying spiritual truths. Many artworks made were displayed in churches such as the Chora church for conversion and worship. The byzatine art style is highly recognized for it's use of gold backgrounds and later influenced the Italian Gothic style. https://smarthistory.org/cimabue-maesta/