Gothic Flashcards
(40 cards)
It is a term used to identify a period that began around the middle of the 12th century and ended lasted to the end of the 15th century and, in some places, into the 16th century.
Gothic
Gothic was known as
Opus Modernum
Gothic was also known as ____ meaning frenchwork
Opus Francigenum
He was an italian painter and designer of mosaics from Florence. Most respected befor Giotto
Cimabue or Cenni di Pepo/Pepi
Mesta di Santa Trinita is painted by?
Cimabue or Ceni di Pepo/Pepi
Fresco in the Lower Basilica of Assisi is painted by?
Cimabue or Ceni di Pepo/Pepi
Who is the student of Cimabue?
Giotto
The Lamentation of Christ is painted by?
Giotto
St. Francis preaching to the birds is painted by?
Giotto
Stained Glass: Virgin and Child and Angels is in which cathedral?
Chartres Cathedral - France
What is the diameter of Rose window and Lancets?
43”
What is in the upper part of a Church Facade?
Towers and Spires
What is in the middle part of the Church Facade?
Rose Window, Lancet Windows
What is in the bottom section of the Church Facade?
3 portals, doorways, pointed arches
What phase is this? “Using pointed arches and vaults”
Early Gothic
What phase is this? “Elaboration of decoration”
High Gothic/Rayonnant Style
What phase is this? “Flame like’ this term describes the decorative detail of the late phase”
Late Gothic/Flamboyant style
France Churches: It is one of the oldest of French Gothic cathedrals.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Known as France’s “Model” Church, known for its unmatched towers
Chartres Cathedral
This church is referred to as having the typical French Cathedral plan. The western Facade resembles Notre Dame and Rheims.
Amiens Cathedral
What is the height of Amiens Cathedral interior?
140 feet
What is the height of Amiens Cathedral’s roof of the nave?
200 feet
Which cathedral has the same looking towers?
Rheims Cathedral
One of the first examples of the Rayonnant church?
Church of La Sainte Chapelle