medieval art and architecture
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Medieval Art and Architecture
QuestionsWhat is art?
What is architecture?
Art
Medieval art reflected many religious themes.
Paintings and sculptures of Christ and Christian saints were used to help people worship.
Madonna and Child, Giotto
Reims Cathedral, Reims, France
Gothic Cathedrals Designed to look as
though “rising to heaven”
They were expressions of Christian devotion
Took between 50 and 200 years to complete
Stained glass was often decorated with images from the Bible
Notre Dame, Paris, France
Notre Dame, Paris, France
Laon Cathedral, Laon, France
Inside a Cathedral
Gargoyles Waterspouts to
keep water away from the walls of buildings
Usually carved as beasts
People believed they were warnings that devils and evil spirits would catch you if you did not attend church
Illuminated Manuscripts Decorated with
ornate details, gold and silver
Manuscripts were often religious documents
Monasteries had large collections of manuscripts and books
REVIEW1) ________ were built to look as
though they were “rising to heaven.”
2) Gargoyles were believed to be _________ and _________ .
3) Medieval paintings often told the story of Christ’s life. This suggests that many people could not _________.
4) ________ is the design and style of a building.
Let’s see how much you remember!
Check Your Answers1) Cathedrals were built to look as
though they were “rising to heaven.”
2) Gargoyles were believed to be devils and evil spirits.
3) Medieval paintings often told the story of Christ’s life. This suggests that many people could not read.
4) Architecture is the design and style of a building.
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