Late Medieval Russian Church Art

What did the Monks do to hide from the Tatars?

the hid from them and went into forests to hide in their communities

When was the Golden Age of Russian Spirituality?

14-15th cc

What is a skete?

little monastic community in the early stages that would grow into larger communities

What is an Elder?

important authoritative figures that are usually monks, their job is to spiritually guide people

Are Elders trained?

no they are chosen by virtue because of their spiritual gifts

What is Moscow known as?

the “third Rome”

During the Golden Age of Russian Spirituality what was there rise of?

rise of retreats and monasteries as centers of Russian spirituality like the Holy Trinity Monastery (Sergius Lavra)

What are starets (startsy)?

monks and elders, spiritual leaders like Sergius of Radonezh

Where was St. Sergius born?

Radonezh

Who is St. Sergius of Radonezh?

important main elder, who created a community called the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra

Who founded the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra?

St. Sergius of Radonezh

How did Sergius become an elder?

when the monks went to hide in the forest, people flocked to him due to his natural spiritual authority, he eventually became an elder and built a community

What does Lavra mean?

monastery

What is the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra?

monastery built from the community that St. Sergius formed in 13th century

Who were the two main people who contributed to icon painting during this time?

Theophanes the Greek and Andrei Rublev

What does Kremlin mean?

fortress

The Russians assimilated what from the mongol tatar yoke?

cultural and laguage influences

What is Rostov Kremlin?

A historic fortress complex in Rostov, Russia, known for its architectural significance and as a center of the Russian Orthodox Church

The assumption cathedral in vladimir was a model for?

The Assumption Cathedral in Moscow Kremlin

What icon can be found in the Assumption Cathedral?

Virgin of Vladimir

What are some of the cathedrals/churches in Moscow Kremlin?

Assumption Cathedral, Annunciation Cathedral, Church of Archangel Michael

What school started growing during this time period?

school of moscow painting

Icon painter, from 1330-1410

Theophanes the Greek

Where did Theophanes start icon painting?

Russia

What 3 icons is Theophanes known for?

The Virgin of the Don, Dormition (Assumption) of the Virgin, St. John the Baptist

Icon painter 1360-1430

Andrei Rublev

What are the 4 icons that Andrei Rublev is known for?

Archangel Gabriel, Annunciation, Christ in Majesty, Holy Trinity

Where is the Virgin of the Don located?

Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow Kremlin

Where is the Dormition (Assumption) of the Virgin located?

Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow Kremlin

Where is the St. John the Baptist located?

Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow Kremlin

Where is the Archangel Gabriel icon located?

Assumption Cathedral, Vladimir

Where is the Annunciation icon located?

Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow Kremlin

Where is the Christ in Majesty icon located?

Assumption Cathedral, Vladimir

Where is the Holy Trinity (Old Testament Trinity) located?

Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow Kremlin

What is Pieta?

presentation of Christ after he has been taken down from the cross in the lap of the Virgin Mary

What does the Holy Trinity Icon painting represent/foreshadow?

foreshadow the trinity in the old testament to the new testament and represented the 3 travelers that appeared to Abraham and Sarah

What place is this?

Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra

Rostov Kremlin

Church of Archangel Michael

The Virgin of the Don, Theophanes the Great

St. John The Baptist, Theophanes the Great

Dormition (Assumption) of the Virgin Mary, Theophanes the Great

Archangel Gabriel, Andrei Rublev

Annunciation, Andrei Rublev

Christ in Majesty, Andrei Rublev

Holy Trinity, Andrei Rublev