Art In 13th and 14th Century Italy

Thirteenth and fourteenth century artistic practices were influenced by

1. Byzantine forms

2. Classical Roman art

3. Other early Christian art forms

Growth of the mendicant mission to preach resulted in

the construction of large urban churches.

Basilica plan church

Basilica plan churches used Northern Gothic innovations:

• Large interior spaces

• Tall proportions

Basilica plan churches used local techniques

• Wooden roofs

• Solid wall surfaces

• Facades without towers

Basilica plan churches Churches contained images

of holy figures in human situations to increase devotion.

Art was meant to be

legible

Narratives scenes were inspired by

Roman art forms or Northern Gothic styles