Gothic Art & Architecture (Leaving Cert Art): Flashcards
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Time period of Gothic art movement
Time period of Gothic art movement
12th-14th centuries
Country where Gothic art originated
Country where Gothic art originated
France
Origin of term 'Gothic'
Origin of term 'Gothic'
Renaissance scholars (16th c.) - meant as insult
Giorgio Vasari's description of Gothic
Giorgio Vasari's description of Gothic
Monstrous and barbaric
Key Gothic architectural features
Key Gothic architectural features
Vaulted ceilings, pointed spires, rose windows, pinnacles
Abbot Suger's belief about light
Abbot Suger's belief about light
Earthly light symbolises divine light
First true Gothic structure & year
First true Gothic structure & year
Basilica of Saint Denis, 1135
When International Gothic emerged
When International Gothic emerged
Around 1375
Nickname for International Gothic
Nickname for International Gothic
The beautiful style
Italian Gothic painting master (example)
Italian Gothic painting master (example)
Giotto di Bondone
Limbourg Brothers' famous work
Limbourg Brothers' famous work
Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
Gothic Revival period
Gothic Revival period
Mid-late 18th century