ART 353 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Maius, Scriptorium, Morgan Beatus
27 Jul 2018
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Islam was the highest level of culture and largest presence, but jewish people had a strong influence. Despite political battles, there was a deep level of admiration on both sides for the other culture. Very small, likely private, dedicated to one, specific person. Balcony is for women (has huge windows) Only synagogue in cordoba to survive the inquisition. Moherdar - muslims who left after the inquisition. Stucco - softer than concrete, easier to mold into these designs. Maius -- signed his name at the back, worked in tower scriptorium, died in 986 ce. Made for bishop of the monastery of san miguel de escalada (a church with many. Beatus - version of revelation by saint beatus of liebana (the morgan beatus is the oldest manuscript with have with this beatus) Selection of elect to go to heaven. Woman clothed with the sun escaping from the dragon. Unnatural colors are used to emphasize spirituality.
