FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Strasbourg Cathedral, Magdeburg Cathedral, Illuminated Manuscript
Document Summary
Fah 216- late gothic spaces (june 14, 2016) Explored the relationship between the capetian dynasty and churches france had become the location of coronation of the monarchy. Clerical patronage commissioned by the church"s archbishops. Revolutionized architectural forms of gothic cathedrals in europe. Introduction to glazed tympana more emphasis on sculptural and ornamental elements of cathedral [location for sculptural narratives] Glazed tympana created a displacement of sculptures, placed emphasis on verticality and disrupted the horizontal composition high gables, disrupted horizontal harmony. Strong desire for the building to cover with sculptures. Depicted with mary and gabriel informed mary that she will bear the son of god. Also depicts the visitation when mary visits elizabeth and talks about the children that they will bear. Each set of sculpture has two distinct aesthetics had moved multiple times throughout history. Embodies naturalistic drapery, interactive composition [strong connection to classical art] Differences from chartres static and stiff composition + still and stretched figures.
