Gothic Art

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Gothic Art

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refers to the architectural style that existed in Europe during the Late Middle Ages

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When and where did Gothic Art emerge?

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France, in the early 12th century.

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Why the name Gothic?

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Gothique (Late Latin) = Not Classical (i.e. not Greek or Roman)

• Medieval architecture which did not follow classical models

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Types of Art in Gothic Period?

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Frescoes/Painting, Stained Glass, Sculptures, Illuminated Manuscripts, Panel Painting, Tapestries, and Textile Art

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Characteristics of Gothic Architecture/Art?

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• Gothic architecture was very high, has flying buttresses, has pointed arches, and has vaulted ceilings.

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• Oldest known painting medium?

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Frescoes

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Frescoes/Paintings

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• mainly religious subjects, usually commissioned by rich people to show power, uses bright colors & gold, realism with sense of movement in figures.

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Stained Glass

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• used to illuminate the interior of churches, important and prestigious form of painting until the 15th century

Gothic windows are larger, filling entire walls compared to Romanesque windows.

• Extra: Gothic architecture greatly increased the amount of glass in large buildings, partly to allow for wide expanses of glass, as in rose windows.

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Sculptures

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Purpose: continued having a religious and educational purpose, but new elements were introduced.

Materials: Stone (most used) and wood (started to become popular)

Figures are more independent from architecture, they have intention of showing movement and expressing feelings

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Where did sculptures appear?

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• Portals, Altarpieces of cathedrals and churches, Choir stalls, Capitals of columns, Tombs, and Gargoyles on the outside of cathedrals