Late Gothic Art Worksheet #17

Art Outside of France

English

1.     England’s Salisbury Cathedral differs from the Gothic style in France in a number of ways:

a.)

b.)

c.)

2.     Describe the ceiling of the Chapel of Henry VII (built 1503-1519 at Westminster Abbey, London) and its decorations.

German

3.     When did French influence occur?

4.     How do the sculptures of the Gothic period begin to change?  Give several examples.

5.     List four widespread troubles that seem to characterize the new intensity of expression in sculptures such as (18-51) Virgin holding the Dead Christ?

a.)

b.)

c.)

d.)

6. Describe the similarities in style of the two works by Verdun (18-52, 53, & 54) with the tympanum in the Strasbourg Cathedral (18-48).

Italian 

7.    Describe the general style of the Italian Churches during this period.

8.  What may account for the design and exotic appearance of the Doge’s Palace in Venice.