FAH101H1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Gothic Art, Benedikt Rejt, Sprezzatura
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Prof. kavaler described gothic architecture as an architecture of line and prof. anderson described renaissance architecture as an architecture of pleasure. explain these interpretations with reference to specific gothic and renaissance examples (at least. Then compare and contrast one gothic example and one renaissance example (1 paragraph). Finally, provide your assessment of the benefits and/or limitations of the descriptors architecture of line and architecture of pleasure (1 paragraph) G: annaberg, st. anne cathedral: halls were extremely tall, very wide halls, slender piers and slightly curved in, go all the way up, floral vaults- like pedals, vaults curve into the piers like flowers o. Part of the effect bodies and space very close together o. G: dissolves the heaviness of the walls until the flicker and tracery is all that remains: almost looks like its held up by paper, gives no indication of the weight. American gothic only thing that links it is the arch of the window.
