ART 573A Exam 1
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What is the name of this piece?
St. Francis with Scenes from His Life
or
Altarpiece of St. Francis
Who created this piece?
Bonaventura Berlinghieri,
When + where was this piece made?
1235, San Francesco, Pescia
How old was St. Francis when he died?
44, 1182-1226
Why was St. Francis so important?
He was an Alter Christus and founded the Franciscan order of monks. He was also believed to have healing powers.
True or False: This was the first/earliest known altarpiece of St. Francis
True
What type of art style is this piece?
Byzantine art (Italo)
Where was this altarpiece placed?
Church of San Francesco of Pescia
What is the medium for this piece
Tempera on panel, with a lot of gold leaf for the background
What does this piece depict?
St. Francis, with different scenes that show his important events
Where is Bonaventura Berlinghieri from?
Lucca
What is the name of this piece?
Coronation of the Virgin
Who created this piece?
Jacopo Torriti
Who commissioned this piece?
Pope Nicholas IV
When was this piece made/finished?
1294
Where was this piece placed?
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
What type of artist was Jacopo Torriti? What mediums?
Roman painter, who used marbles and mosaics
What does the depiction of the Virgin as Queen of Heaven reference?
Reference to Mary as Ecclesia: the Bride of Christ, which is a metaphor based on the Old Testament Song of Songs
What does Theotokos mean?
Mary is the Theotokos, the one who gave birth to God
Who is depicted in this scene other than the Virgin Mary?
Many different saints, such as St. Francis, Paul, Peter, and other important saints. Also Pope Nicholas is depicted here. Also John the Baptist depicted. St. John the Evangelist, St. Antony of Pantua
Where is this piece from?
Upper Church of S. Francesco, Assisi
What is the name of this piece?
Scenes from the Life of St. Francis
Who was this commissioned by?
By the Franciscans with the support of the papacy (Master of the St. Francis Cycle)
When was this piece made?
Begun in 1228, declared sacred in 1253
What is this piece called?
Frescoes of the Lives of the Virgin and Christ, and Last Judgment
Who painted/created this piece?
Giotto di Bondone of Florence
Who commissioned this piece?
Enrico Scrovegni
What building is this?
Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua
When was this piece made?
1303-05
Which building was next to this one (in picture)?
This is the Scrovegni Arena Chapel that was next to the Scrovegni Palace
What was the theme of the paintings on these walls?
Scenes of redemption of humanity: 14 scenes of the Virgin and 23 scenes of Christ. The Last Judgement.
What motivated Enrico Scrovegni to create this chapel?
He did not want to continue his family’s banking business, and to atone for this he dedicated a family chapel to the Virgin of Charity
Why does Scrovengi have Giotto add him into the scene of the Last Judgement in the Arena Chapel?
Because on March 25, a beam of light entered the building and lit up that are where they later painted Scrovegni, and it was seen as a sign of divine approval for Scrovegni’s gift
What is the medium of these pieces?
Frescoes
What is the difference between French and Italian cathedrals when it comes to where the depiction of the Last Judgement scene?
In French cathedrals, it is at the entrance instead. For Italian, it is at the exit of the church
What is the name of this building?
Palazzo della Signoria, Florence
When was this building made?
1299-1310
Who commissioned this piece?
The Florentine government
Who made this piece?
Arnolfo di Cambio
Who used this building?
Florentine government uses this building, but it is also a tourist building
What was the tall tower used for?
Served as status symbols. Tower also used for bells, warnings for flooding or enemies
What building is this?
Santa Croce, Florence
What building is this? (Interior)
Santa Croce, Florence
Who created this building/piece?
Arnolfo di Cambio
Who commissioned this building?
by the Franciscans with the support of the Florentine government
Where is this crucifix, and who made this piece?
This is in the Santa Croce, and the crucifix is done by Cimabue
What was the difference between Franciscans and Dominicans when it came to their ideologies?
The Franciscans emphasized a mystical, personal faith while the Dominicans articulated Christian theology in more rational, philosophical terms
What is this piece called?
Enthroned Madonna and Child with Angels and Prophets
When was this piece made?
1280
Who commissioned this piece?
Commissioned for the high altar of Santa. Trinità, Florence
Who made this piece?
Cimabue
What is the medium for this piece?
Tempera on panel
Which church was this piece made for?
Santa Trinita
Who was Giotto’s tutor/mentor?
He is believed to have been a pupil of the Florentine painter Cimabue
Who was this piece by?
Giotto
Which church was this piece painted for?
for the high altar of the Ognissanti Church in Florence
What is the medium of this piece?
Tempera on panel
Who was the patron of this piece?
Unknown, but the church was the headquarters of the Umiliati: the medicant order known for their wool production and charity
True or False: There were prophets in this version along with angels
False. No prophets in this version, only angels
What does a vase symbolize when shown in a piece depicting the Virgin Mary?
Enclosed vase is symbolism of her pure womb when she gave birth to Christ
When was this piece made?
1310-15
Which building is this?
Bardi Chapel, Santa Croce Florence
What is depicted on the walls?
Scenes from the Life of St. Francis
Who painted these pieces?
Giotto
Who was the Bardi Chapel owned by? And what was their significance?
The Bardi family, which controlled one of the most famous banking houses in Europe
Who commissioned this piece?
The Bardi Family
Which chapel was right next to the Bardi Chapel?
The Peruzzi Chapel
What was the theme for the scenes in the Peruzzi Chapel?
Scenes from the lives of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist
What is this piece called?
St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Who is this piece by?
Giotto
Where is this piece from?
Bardi Chapel
What is this piece called?
St. Francis and the Test of Fire
Where is this piece from?
Bardi Chapel
Who created this piece?
Giotto
Who created this piece?
Nicola Pisano
What is this piece called?
Pisa Baptistery Pulpit,
Who commissioned this pulpit?
by the Opera of Siena Cathedral
What was this piece created for?
Siena Cathedral
What is the material used for this?
Carrara marble
Who was the patron for this piece?
Archbishop Federigo Visconti
When was this piece made?
1260-65
What was the significance of the Eagle on this piece?
Eagle statue where the pope would put his notes. It also was representing the gospel of St. John, with the eagle
What is the theme of the reliefs on this piece?
Depicting key moments in the life of Christ,
What is the difference between the Siena pulpit and the Pisa pulpit?
The Siena pulpit is octagonal and the Pisa pulpit is hexagonal
Which Pisano did this piece?
Nicola Pisano
Which Pisano did this piece?
Giovanni Pisano
Who created this piece?
Giovanni Pisano
What was this piece made for?
Sant Andrea Pistoia
When was this piece made?
1298-1301
Who was the patron for this piece?
Canon Arnoldus
What is the name of this piece?
Maesta Altarpiece
Who created this piece?
Duccio
Who commissioned this piece?
the Opera of Del Duomo for the high altar of Siena Cathedral
What is the medium of this piece?
Tempera and gold leaf on panel
When was this piece made?
1308-11
True or False: Patrons were strict on Duccio when he was working on this piece
True
True or False: This piece was a reconstruction of the actual piece
True
What is the significance of this piece?
It expresses the dedication of the city to the Virgin, around the time of the Battle of Montraperti against Florentines in 1260
True or False: Duccio was considered one of Siena’s most renowned citizens.
True
Who is this piece by?
Duccio