Ch 11 | Gothic Art

Gothic Art

Art style originating in 12th-century France.

Abbey Church of Saint-Denis

First major Gothic structure, influencing future designs.

Stained Glass

Major medium for monumental painting in Gothic churches.

Good Samaritan Window

Stained glass window depicting biblical parables.

Luminous Sermons

Visual messages conveyed through stained glass imagery.

Heavenly Jerusalem

Symbolic representation of divine worship in Gothic art.

Nave

Central part of a church, typically taller.

Towers

Vertical structures enhancing the height of cathedrals.

Gothic Architecture

Characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

Financial Resources

Wealth enabling construction of elaborate Gothic churches.

Intellectual Aspirations

Desire for knowledge influencing Gothic artistic expression.

Christian Doctrine

Religious teachings visually expressed in Gothic art.

12th Century

Period marking the origins of Gothic style.

13th Century

Time of significant Gothic development in England and Germany.

14th Century

Continuation of Gothic art evolution in Europe.

Competing Bishops

Church leaders vying to build grander cathedrals.

Spacious Interiors

Open church designs allowing light and air.

Filtered Light

Light passing through stained glass, creating color effects.

Visual Expressions

Artworks reflecting religious and political values.

Medieval Society

Diverse audience engaging with Gothic art.

Genesis Scenes

Biblical narratives depicted in stained glass windows.

Jeweled Houses of Worship

Gothic churches described as colorful and ornate.

Cultural Competition

Patrons striving for taller, more elaborate structures.

Gothic Style Duration

Dominated European art for 400 years.

Gothic Architecture

Distinctive style emerging in 12th century France.

Ile-de-France

Region where Gothic architecture originated.

French Monarchy

Gothic style developed alongside its growing power.

Gothic Churches

Estimated 2,700 built in Ile-de-France by 1300.

Stained Glass

Decorative glass used in Gothic churches.

Skeletal System

Structural design using buttressing for support.

Urban Universities

Centers of learning replacing monastery schools.

Franciscans

Religious order serving urban populations.

Dominicans

Religious order focused on preaching and teaching.

Giorgio Vasari

Italian artist who coined 'Gothic' term.

Classical Authors

Writings that influenced Gothic intellectual life.

Thomas Aquinas

Scholar integrating faith and reason in philosophy.

Scholastic Philosophy

Rational inquiry combining faith and reason.

Ambulatory

Walkway around the choir in churches.

Apsidal Chapels

Semicircular chapels radiating from the choir.

Pointed Arches

Architectural feature allowing taller structures.

Ribbed Groin Vaults

Vaulting technique enhancing structural stability.

External Buttressing

Support system relieving stress on walls.

Courtly Affectation

Stylization in Gothic sculpture for emotional impact.

Natural World Subjects

Diverse themes in Gothic art and imagery.

Heavenly Jerusalem

Gothic cathedrals symbolize the celestial city.

Saint-Denis Abbey

First Gothic building located north of Paris.

Modern Art

Contemporary term used for Gothic style.

Romanesque Influence

Gothic architecture evolved from earlier Romanesque styles.

St. Denis

Tomb of early Christian martyr in France.

Abbot Suger

Key figure in redesigning Saint-Denis church.

Neoplatonic philosophy

Belief in divine light as God's manifestation.

Royal significance

Monastery housed tombs of French kings.

Stained-glass windows

Innovative feature of Suger's church design.

Dionyisius

Erroneously attributed philosopher influencing Suger's design.

Divine luminosity

Concept of light representing God's presence.

Flight into Egypt

Stained glass depicting Jesus's childhood story.

Veneration

Reverence shown to St. Denis's body.

Romanesque features

Architectural style retained in Saint-Denis.

Pilgrimage

Journey to venerate St. Denis's tomb.

Architectural innovation

Suger's design aimed to accommodate pilgrims.

Coronation regalia

Royal items used in French coronations.

Bronze doors inscription

Suger's motivation for church's architectural style.

Gothic art

Art style emerging in 12th-century France.

Chalice

Symbol of royal power at Saint-Denis.

Glass cutting technique

Process of shaping stained glass for windows.

Grozing

Refining glass edges for precise shapes.

Clerestory

Upper part of church walls with windows.

Influential building program

Suger's project set trends in Gothic architecture.

French Revolution impact

Threatened stained-glass windows at Saint-Denis.

Pilgrims

Visitors traveling to honor St. Denis.

Architectural setting

Original context for twelfth-century stained glass.

Vitreous paint

Paint made from iron filings and ground glass.

Stained glass

Colored glass used in windows for artistic expression.

Theophilus Presbyter

Author of 'De diversis artibus' on medieval arts.

Cames

Strips of lead used to assemble stained glass.

Kiln firing

Process of heating painted glass to fuse colors.

Cartoon

Full-scale drawing for guiding stained glass creation.

Royal Portal

Main entrance of Chartres Cathedral with sculptures.

Jamb statues

Figures flanking doorways, enhancing architectural beauty.

Gothic architecture

Style featuring rib vaults and external buttressing.

Chartres Cathedral

Gothic cathedral known for its stained glass windows.

Apocryphal Gospel

Non-canonical texts influencing medieval artistic themes.

Rib vaulting

Architectural feature allowing for higher ceilings.

External buttressing

Support system enabling thinner walls in Gothic buildings.

Iron framework

Structure supporting stained glass in windows.

Glass production

Process involving sand and ash melted at high heat.

Metallic oxides

Elements added to glass for coloring effects.

Modeling washes

Diluted paint technique for creating depth in glass.

Architectural design

Integration of art into the structure of buildings.

Monumental painting

Large-scale artworks, often in religious contexts.

Complex compositional puzzle

Arrangement of stained glass pieces to create images.

Spiritually serene figures

Calm representations in Gothic sculpture.

Medieval art

Art from the Middle Ages, often religious in nature.

Costly process

Stained glass creation requiring significant resources.

Royal Portal

Entrance of Chartres Cathedral, featuring jamb statues.

Chartres Cathedral

Gothic church built after 1194 fire.

Pointed Arches

Structural element allowing higher ceilings in Gothic architecture.

Ribbed Groin Vaults

Vaults formed by intersecting rib vaults.

Flying Buttresses

External supports transferring vaults' weight to ground.

Clerestory

Upper wall section with windows for light.