Gothic Art

Chapter 8.4 pages 266-267Samantha Viviano

Shannon Salemo

Romanesque Style: Looked like fortresses Thick walls and towers Barrel Vault Heavy supported by massive walls no windows Tiny slits used to let air in Dark and Gloomy

Architecture

Change‣1140 Abbot Sugar built a new church in Paris, France‣Wanted it to be bright and light up‣Became known as Gothic Style

Flying Buttresses

Carved Built scenes from the BiblePlants and animals Mythical Creatures

Stone

Made from stone Kept evil spirits away Drained water from roof

Gargoyles

Stained Glass

Stained glass with glowing colors

Set the pieces into thin lead frames

Tell stories of Jesus and the Bible

Paintings

Alter Pieces

Civilizes religious ideas

Only church had them or wealthy people

Unrealistic Inspired devotion

Paintings

Illuminations

Decorated books Miniature pictures of biblical scenes

Lots of color Made it easier for people to read

PaintingsTapestries

•Added color and warmth to castles•Shows people and events•Bayeux tapestry•231 feet long