GOTHIC PERIOD STYLE

Opus Modernum or Opus Francigenum

Gothic was known as ____________, meaning frenchwork

Tempera Technique

a painting technique in which the pigments are combined with egg

stained glass

A colored glass made by mixing metallic oxides into molten, translucent glass or fixing oxide onto surface of clear glass, cut into shapes; determined by the artist's design finally assembled together by strips of lead; to large extent, the name misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Denis

Is an architectural landmark as it was the first major structure of which a substantial part was design and built in the Gothic style.

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, PARIS

was begun in 1163 and completed for the most part in 1250. It is one of the best-known gothic cathedrals in the world.

Amiens Cathedral, France

The tallest complete cathedral in France, with the greatest interior

Reims Cathedral, France

This cathedral represents the peak of the high gothic architectural style. Built between 1211 and 1300, the church was used for coronations of the french monarchy.

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL,ENGLAND

is an example of english gothic architecture. It was built between 1220 and 1260, but the crossing tower, flying buttresses, and spire were added in the 14th century. it features a magnificent central tower and spire

Giovanni Bon, and his son Bartolome Bon.

the architects of Ca D' Oro, Venice, a palace on Grand Canal in Venice Italy.

CHURCH OF LA SAINTE CHAPELLE, PARIS

One of the first examples of the rayonnant, or radiating, gothic style. Vast sheetlike windows of brilliant stained glass replaced stone walls, and was widely influential.

Clustered columns

FAN VAULT

is a form of vault in which the ribs are all of the same curve and spaced equidistantly, in a manner resembling a fan.

FLYING BUTTRESS

is to reduce the load on the vault wall. It is a semi-arch provides almost the same load bearing capability, yet in a much lighter and cheaper structure.

CLERESTORY

the portion of the nave wall, which rises above the roofs of the aisle and is pierced by clerestory windows

TRIFORIUM

an arcade gallery between the sloping roof over the aisle vaulting

ARCADED GALLERY

a cloister or gallery, one side of which is formed by arcades.

Flamboyant Style

English Gothic Architecture: Perpendicular Style

French Gothic Architecture: ____________________________

Ambulatory

In a Gothic church, the aisle that runs in an arc around the apse is the ________________.

TRACERY

is an architectural term used primarily to describe the stonework elements that support the glass in a gothic window.

FLAMBOYANT ARCH

is one that is drafted from four points, the upper part of each main arc turning upwards into a smaller arc and meeting at a sharp, flame-like point.

EQUILATERAL ARCH

when the arch is drafted, the radius is exactly the width of the opening and the centre of each arch coincides with the point from which the opposite arch springs

POINTED ARCH / LANCET

The simplest shape is the long opening with a pointed arch. The openings are often grouped, usually as a cluster of three or five.

DEPRESSED ARCH

is much wider than its height and gives the visual effect of having been flattened under pressure.

DANTESCA CHAIR

Had 2 front & 2 rear supports of curule or curved. Front & rear supports were secured on each side by runner feet and upper supports by down-curving arms. Seat & back panels were of leather & were stretched between the supports.

SAVONAROLA CHAIR

Consisted of about 7 serpentine x-shaped staves. Lower staves were secured with a runner foot while upper staves were secured by straight arms. Had flat arched back rail (wood) joined to the rear ends of the arms. Narrow seat made of slats and loose cushion was usually placed on seat.

Ambry or Aumbry

large cupboard for wardrobe or books and ceremonial vessels of churches