ARTH 1100 Lecture 9: LECTURE 9 [pt. 1] - Art & Its Social Context (Pilgrimage & The Romanesque Cathedral)
10 Feb 2017
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Carolingian empire reconnecting w/ the past/return to classicism. Church of san vitale, interior view across the central space toward the. Under construction from c. 520 (byzantine church built under justinian, often called the last roman emperor) Page with saint matthew the evangelist, coronation gospels. Conforms to greco-classical tradition enforced by charlemagne. Matthew like antique depiction of inspired philosopher. Court shifts from aachen to reims (after charlemagne"s death) Changes in styles classical calm & solidity replaced by frenzy-like energy. Crucifixion with angels and mourning figures, lindau gospels. Triumphant christ christ is alive; he has conquered death. Commissioned by gero, archbishop of cologne for his cathedral (c. Christ"s body & face modeled to convey lonely & sober character (one who has suffered) Interesting comparison to be made with lindau gospel cover different body types, dead vs. living christ, etc. Romanesque means in the manner of the romans (term coined in the 19th century)
