ARTH 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Bayeux Tapestry, Cologne Cathedral, Magdeburg Cathedral
Document Summary
10th century new dynasty in eastern portion of former carolingian empire. Nave of the church of saint cyriakus, gernrode, germany, 961-973. Basilica that survived from the 10th century (wasn"t destroyed in wwii) Doors with relief panels (genesis left door; life of christ, right door), commissioned by bishop berward for saint michael"s, hildesheim, germany: bronze. Saw eve as a seductress and wanted to bring back celibacy. Otto i presenting magdeburg cathedral to christ, ivory, c. 962-68. Gero crucifix, for cologne cathedral, germany, ca. Counts as a reliquary possession of a body part of person. Geron was the name of the archbishop. Looks byzantine because of how cylindrical the saint is. Separates the holiness of the scene from the viewer (exclusivity) Page with otto iii enthroned, ink, gold, and colors, and the colors on vellum, c. Being crowned as if he was jesus. Triangular composition (architectural framing served to highlight holiness of painting)
