Gothic Art

Flashcards covering key concepts in Gothic Art, including architecture, sculpture, and historical context.

Political Structure of Europe around 1200

Decentralized, with local nobles holding power.

Major Intellectual Development in the High Middle Ages

The founding of early universities.

Characteristic of Gothic Architecture

Lightness, verticality, and luminous spaces.

Philosophical Influence on Gothic Art's Realism

Aristotle’s aesthetic ideas.

Population Boom Reasons in Medieval Europe

Improved agriculture.

Origin of the Gothic Style

Northern France.

Original Term for Gothic Architecture

Opus Francigenum.

Element NOT Characteristic of Gothic Architecture

Barrel vaults.

Engineering Advantage of Pointed Arches

They redirected weight downward, allowing taller structures.

Vault formed by Intersecting Pointed Arches

Ribbed vault.

Architectural Feature Channeling Rainwater

Flying buttresses.

Common Plan in Gothic Cathedrals

Latin cross plan.

Large Circular Stained-Glass Window

Rose window.

Period Characterized by Flame-Like Curves

Flamboyant Gothic.

Distinctive Feature of Italian Gothic Architecture

Thick walls with mural decoration and marble facades.

Country Exporting Gothic Sculptural Models

France.

Main Stylistic Trend in 13th Century Gothic Sculpture

Naturalism and humanization.

Philosophical Ideas Influencing Gothic Sculpture

Scholasticism and Franciscan thought.

Important Theme in Gothic Funerary Sculpture

Death as a path to heaven or hell.

Façade Depicting the Life of Christ

West façade.

Common Material for Gothic Altarpieces

Polychrome wood.

Innovation Marking Independence of Gothic Sculpture

Column statues separating from pillars.

Pietà Theme in Gothic Art

Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ.

Creator of the "Well of Moses"

Claus Sluter.

Spanish Sculptor Associated with Alabaster Tombs

Gil de Siloe.