ARH 101 Study Guide - Polyptych, Architectural Sculpture, Jamb
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Revival/rebirth of art and culture some consider many of the works late gothic however they have such strong roman/greek influences and the term renaissance denotes a self-conscious revival of interest in ancient greek and roman texts and culture. Belief in the power of a liberal, classical education to produce a well-rounded individual (renaissance man: development of a skeptical and free-ranging mode of thought, use as models of greek and latin art and literature revival of classical culture. Still strong byzantine and gothic influences: gothic. : gold background, flat-looking mosaics & compositions, icons (saints, christ, Madonna), characteristic byzantine faces (high forehead, small almond eyes, long thin nose, small thin lips) buttresses & spires, freestanding & architectural sculpture, tilted table-top perspective, illuminated manuscripts. : more of an architectural style, narrow tall interiors with vaulting, stained glass, flying. Composed of a number of separate scenes cluttered narrative. Influence of classical sculpture: un-classical drapery, breaks into sharp angles.
