HUM 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Saint Dominic, Scholasticism, Mendicant Orders
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Chapter 12: the gothic style- faith and knowledge in an age of inquiry. Decorations: crockets (leaf-like elements that push off of a spire) and finials (pointy things with crosses at the top) This style emerges out of the medieval urban spaces. Church was supposed to create a beautiful piece of architecture to elevate the soul of the people. Light as physical manifestation of divine spirit. Key feature throughout gothic cathedrals to evoke the light experience. Show little stories from the bible and display images from that to convey visual stories. Equal standing in the representation of figures. Sculpture are looking down to peer at public below; indicates a connection with the people. Growing interest in human character over divine forms. From the gothic style to the radiant style: More stained glass windows- higher ratio of glass to stone. More colorful- gold gild on the wall. Palatine chapel- entrance for the king and queen.
