Middle ages / Medieval period Art

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Which of these cities was known previously as Constantinople?

1. ROME
2. PARIS
3. ISTANBUL
4. BERLIN

Why did Christianity flourish in the middle ages?

Answer

Because emperor Constantin publicly proclaimed Christianity would be tolerated. It was not longer forbidden to be Christian.

What does ‘graven images’ mean? (you’re allowed to google)

Answer

Idolatry, a pejorative term for the worship of an idol. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image,

Form the bible one of the Ten Commandments.

Why does Byzantine art look more abstract and universal instead of more natural and realistic? Explain in your own words.

Answer

Something like: it is because of the graven images they were not allowed/concerned with making them look realistic. It was about the religion and the message (story). Not about images being life-like (naturalistic). 

tessellated or repeated patterns

bejeweled portable art

Muslim

Vikings

Emperor Charlemagne was responsible for a couple of great things. Which one was not one of them?

1. Giving away books to the poor
2. Encouraging depictions of human form
3. Construction of extravagant churches and monasteries
4. Spreading literacy among nobles

What are illuminated books?

Answer

Illuminated manuscripts are handwritten books that have been decorated (illuminated) with gold, silver, or brilliant colours. Illuminations may include small illustrations (miniatures), initials, borders, or other decorative elements.

What were these illuminated books used for?

Answer

Used for daily religious activities

Why do we see these books decorated with geometric patterns?

Answer

Because of the influence and fusion of Egyptian and Celtic art during the middle ages. These artforms made a lot of use of these patterns.

A

B

Which of these pictures shows gothic architecture?

1. PHOTO A
2. PHOTO B
3. PHOTO A & B
4. Neither

How to continue your research?

1. Choose something specific!

2. Find out more about it! --> What? Why? How? When? Where? 

3. What can I use for an experiment?
- take photo's or make a collage

- paint or sketch

- make a mindmap 

What triggers you?
CHOOSE SOMETHING SPECIFIC!

Medieval paintings --> ugly babies

What could we use for a first experiment?

Ugly babies

Start of your artistic research could be.....

Think 'outside the box'!

Anything is possible!

First experiment

Find your ugly baby!

What triggers you?
What inspires you?
What holds your interest?
What do you want to learn more about?