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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.
