Art of the Late Middle Ages in Italy (1200-1400)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the chapter on the Art of the Late Middle Ages in Italy, essential for understanding the period's artistic developments.

Piety

A devotion to religious duties and practices.

Maniera Greca

An Italian term for the 'Greek style', reflecting Byzantine influences in art.

Fresco

A technique of mural painting on freshly laid wet plaster.

Iconography

The visual images, symbols, and modes of representation in art.

Hierarchical Scale

An artistic device in which the size of figures is proportionate to their importance.

Crenellation

The indentation of a roof or wall resembling the battlements of a castle.

Campanile

A freestanding bell tower, especially in Italy.

Polyptych

An artwork consisting of multiple panels or compartments.

Quatrefoil

A design element that includes four lobes or leaves arranged in a symmetrical pattern.

Narthex

An entrance or lobby area in a church, located at the western end.

Mosaic

A piece of art or image made from the assembling of small colored pieces of stone, glass, or other materials.

Historiated Icon

An icon that contains figures or scenes from the Bible and is characterized by narrative content.

Continuous Narrative

A continuous story depicted within a single artistic composition.

Chiaroscuro

An art technique employing light and shadow to create a sense of depth.