Final Exam Terms

Art History 252 with Tucker at University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

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pilgrimage

long journey in search of moral or religious significance; journey to important shrine;

structure; place.

relics

the body parts, clothing, or objects associated with a holy figure, such as the

Buddha or Christ or a Christian saint

reliquary

the container of a relic

choir

space within church that is reserved for clergy members and singers of the church

radiating chapels

chapels that are reserved for the display of relics. Typically, radiating chapels open

directly onto the ambulatory or the transept

transept

the part of a church with an axis that crosses the nave forming a “T” shape; resembles arms thus exaggerating the cruciform shape

crossing square

the area in a church formed by the intersection (crossing) of a nave and a transept; also used as a measure of proportionality

jambs

side posts of a portal door

trumeau

center post supporting the lintel in the middle of the portal doorway

tympanum

semicircular lunette above doorway of a portal; typically where primary decoration is

located

sexpartite vaulting

vaulting where ribs are divided into 6 compartments. Ex: Saint Étienne, Caen,

France.

seven-part vaulting

vaulting where ribs are divided into 7 compartments . Ex: Durham Cathedral.

pointed arch

narrow arch used in Gothic architecture

rib vault

a vault in which the diagonal and transverse ribs compose a structural skeleton ; specific to

Gothic architecture

lancet

tall, narrow window crowned by a pointed arch

rose window

circular stained-glass window

flying buttress

exterior arches that spring from lower roofs over the aisles and ambulatory; transfer the thrust of the nave vaults across the roofs of the side aisles and ambulatory to a tall pier rising above church‟s exterior wall.

stigmata

In Christian art, the wounds of Christ‟s crucifixion appearing miraculously on the body of

a saint.

perspective

depiction of three-dimensional objects in space on a two-dimensional surface

Renaissance

French word for “rebirth”. Ultimately describes the reemergence of history, culture, and

art of the 14-16th centuries. Denotes the intentional focus on classical style.

humanism

Within the Renaissance; an emphasis on education and the expansion of knowledge; also meant a focus on the individual potential and the desire to excel, and the

commitment to civic responsibility and moral duty.

1050-1200

(11th-12th century)

During which years does the Romanesque period occur?

"Roman-like"

What was Romanesque art called by early historians?

wider naves; larger than normal

characteristics of the "pilgrimage church"

Saint-Sernin

example of a "pilgrimage church"

The holy tunic of the Virgin Mary.

What relic is in Chartres Cathedral?

portal

the church door way beginning the path to salvation through Christ

The Last Judgement

What scene is usually depicted on the tympanum?

Saint-Etienne

What church did William the Conqueror build?

it depicts contemporaneous events in full detail of crucial moments in England's history and the events that led up to it.

What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

circumstances leading to the Norman invasion of England like the Funeral procession to Westminister Abbey, and the Battle of Hastings.

What did the Bayeux Tapestry commemorate?

Giorgio Vasari

"father of art history"

Who coined the term, “Gothic”?

In the abbey church of Saint-Denis (remodeled by Abbot Suger to be Gothic in style)

In what church did the Gothic style first appear?

Abbot Suger

Who introduced the Gothic style at the abbey church in Saint-Denis?

France

In what country was the Gothic style most prevalent?

1194

What year did Chartres Cathedral burn down?

27 years

How long did it take to rebuild the Chartres Cathedral after it burned?

because it seems to fly from the exterior of thecathedral

why are flying buttresses called "flying"?

view of the Virgin Mary becomes more queen-like

How does the view of the Virgin Mary change duringthe Gothic period?

trend where Mary becomes moreimportant part of church; “queen” of heaven

What is the “cult of the virgin”?

troubles of war, plague, famine and social strife brought awareness of suffering

What even during the 14th century would influencethe death and suffering highlighted in the Röttgen Pietá?

Events leading up to Renaissance; Proto means “the beginningof”

What does “Proto-Renaissance” mean?

"rebirth" of art and culture; descrives history, culture, and art of 14th-16th century western Europe during which artists consciously revived the classical style

What does the term “Renaissance” mean?

Florence, Italy

In what city did the Renaissance period emerge?

both involved in breaking away from the Italo-Byzantine style; Cimabue was Giotto's teacher; work was similar

What was the relationship of Cimabue and Giotto?

built-1145

burned-1194

what year was the Chartes Cathedral built and burnt?

1066

what year was the Battle of Hastings?

14th-16th century

Years of the Renaissance

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