ARTH 1130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Ashlar, Loches, Conques
19 Nov 2016
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Nave and aisles with separated row of support running along the middle. Within the transept, there are two stories and a chapel. Galleries are at the very end of the right sides. Raised sanctuary at the left (can see 2 sets of steps) Compare to old st. peter"s in rome there is a hint here that we are looking back to constantine"s church in rome. Orange and yellow stripes (alternation in masonry goes back to roman building tradition) Ceiling early 13th c. painted ceiling. Octagon tower at west end of building chapel at archem. Carol and heribert are at the sides of egbert. Reminds one of the orant praying pose. Needed for attracting pilgrims to the church: they brought money, could improve the place they provided funding. Has a lot of gold (burnished gold in the background) Regular tempera paint mixed with egg yolk. At the top, there is large seated figure of christ crowning.
