Work Sheet #14 Early and High Gothic Art

The 13^th cent. represents triumph of the church and inspiring philosophy, religion and art.

Early Gothic

1. What two Gothic styles were influenced by St. Bernard and Abbot Sugar. Explain. (inset: Abbot Suger and the Rebuilding of Saint-Denis)

2. List 4-5 differences between Romanesque and Gothic vaulting styles. (inset: The Gothic Rib Vault)

Scientia vs.ars:theory + technical knowledge + skill

The Gothic masons of churches relied on both especially in their sensitivity for stone as a building material.

3. Designed by Abbot Sugar, St.-Denis was used as a prototype for churches. Describe 3 influences St.-Denis had on other Gothic churches. (p. 483)

4. Early and High Gothic sculpture style changes are evident from the Romanesque style. Give examples and descriptions. (p. 483-485)

5. List 4-5 examples of how Paris shows signs of becoming an intellectual center for Gothic Europe. (inset: Paris: The Intellectual Capital of gothic Europe)

High Gothic

1. Structurally, the flying buttress dramatically improved Cathedral architecture and served two important functions: (p. 487)

2. Sculpture, although mostly appearing on church portals and façade decorations, took on a more naturalistic form. Give examples of this style. (p. 492-493)

3. Amiens Cathedral differs from the plan of Chartes. How? List 3-4 ways. (p. 494)

4. What does the Late Gothic “S” curve refer to and give an example. (p. 497-498)

5. The preoccupation with ornamentation manifests itself in illuminated manuscripts. Describe the characteristics. Use the illustrations on pages 503-504.

6. Who is now responsible for the illuminations of books? (p. 505)