Visual Arts History 1040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Economic Surplus, Scrovegni Chapel, Gislebertus
22 Jan 2015
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Late roman art to the rise of the renaissance: november 13, 2014. First emperor to tolerate christianity, forbids persecutions of christians (becomes iconic for this, even though unsure if he was christian) Successors make christianity official religion of roman empire. Moves capital from rome to constantinople (present day istanbul) Eastern sections: more agricultural and economic surplus: constantinople more economically vibrant section. Fracturing between west and east, eastern roman empire becomes byzantine empire. West roman catholic and east become orthodox byzantine traditions. East claim to be true roman heirs. Basilica nova to be able to rule from a distance, establishes image of the emperor, creates colossal statue (constantine the great) Would add onto previous projects from past emperors: arch of constantine. Relief decoration shows shift in aesthetic, shows unity and conformity, multiple styles and aesthetics. Art shows objects of famous rulers monuments and adds it into his to show he"s part of history.
