ARHI 203 Study Guide - Final Guide: Isenheim Altarpiece, Torah, Fornication

• School: University of Calgary
• Department: Art History
• Course: ARHI 203
• Professor: Anuradha Gobin

Document Summary

7 = sorrows of v. m. /gifts of holy spirit/virtues. 15 = mysteries (celebrated events) of the v. m. Halo with cross worn only by jesus; halo with jewels worn only by virgin mary; triangular halo worn only by god; round halo worn by saints. Carnations: if red - christ"s love of human kind. St. anthony the abbot (bell, t-shaped crutch, monk"s robe) patron saint of grave diggers. St. john the evangelist: attribute the cup with snakes in it. He is a learned scholar of the church. The posture of a man resting his head on his hand represents melancholy and intelligence profound thought leads us to this. (red robes of a cardinal, a lion and a study with books). St. athanasis father of the orthodox church. A relic is one or more references to saints. A palm branch is the sign of a martyr. Altar pieces are for religion, tourism and revenue.