4/20/10 Art History I

Today's Class- Today we continued our look at the Gothic period. Cathedrals reach their ultimate state in terms of height and complexity. England, Germany, and Italy all adapt aspects of Gothic style to churches in their lands. During this period we see sculpture start evolving back to the more realistic forms last popular in Ancient Rome. The economic rise of cities and the demands created by widespread construction helped shift art production away from monasteries and into professional workshops.

Important Terms- hall church, illumination, modeling, tempera

Important Artworks- Reims Cathedral facade, Jamb figures from Amiens Cathedral, Jamb figures from Reims Cathedral, Nativity reliefs from Nicola and Giovanni Pisano

Homework- The next article for your current events arts journal is due next Tuesday, 4/27/10.

The independent research assignment is due at the beginning of class on Friday, April 23, 2010.

The next midterm exam, covering all of Book 2, will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010.

For next class 4/23/10- Bring Book 2 (Medieval Art) and a notebook. We will finish our look at Gothic Art and then spend some time reviewing for the next midterm exam.