Art of the Middle Ages

A presentation by Militsa Ivancheva

Romanesque Art
10th 12th century

Romanesque Architecture
Based on Roman architecture
Heavily influenced by religion

Typical Elements
Stone buildings
Towers
Arches

How were the buildings built?

Using cross structure
A lot but small windows
In churches, vaults supported the ceilings

Best examples of Romanesque architecture

The London Clock Tower and the Leaning tower in Pisa, Italy.

Romanesque Sculpture
Religious feudal society
Jesus is central

Properties
Unrealistic
Mysterious
Clumsy
No movement

Romanesque Manuscripts
In religious books

Properties
Colorful
Illuminated
Show saints

Gothic Art
12th 16th century

Gothic Architecture
New bourgeois society

Typical Elements
Pointed arches, spires
Ribbed vaults
Flying buttresses

Typical Elements
Stained glass
Stone rosettes
Lightening and sharpening of all elements
Breathtaking heights

Best examples of Goth architecture

Notre Dame, Cologne Cathedral, and St. Stephens Cathedral.

Gothic Sculpture
Inspired by nature
Represent emotions

Properties
Realistic
Movement
Detailed
With saints to the top

Properties
Sharpened
Lengthened
Easily understood
Best known with its facades with images of Christ or
Virgins

Chartres Cathedral
Mixture of Romanesque and Gothic art

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