Olivetan Master: Gothic Art During The Gothic Period

The Renaissance occurred in Europe between 1400 and 1600. This event began in Italy during the Medieval period and then expanded to the rest of Europe, marking the start of the Modern age. The Renaissance began in Florence Italy in the 14th century. It was a cultural movement that had an enormous impact in Europe during the early modern period. The Renaissance’s influenced politics, science, literature, art, philosophy, religion, music, and other aspects. Around the 13th century in Italy started the Renaissance’s art influence. Leonardo da Vinci, was known as the "Renaissance man," because of his art masterpieces and his studies in other fields during this time. Italy wasn’t a political concept in the

“No painter can paint well without a thorough knowledge of geometry” (qtd. in Butterfield 27). The Italian Renaissance is famous for its art which includes unique style of painting and sculpting, however, the Renaissance made significant remark on the use of scientific techniques which also can be considered as the influence of classical ideas. Although, classical ideas were not advanced like in the Renaissance, it provided the foundation for the Renaissance to revive it again. The Italian Renaissance transformed the manner of viewing the arts. Before, most people in Italy were bounded by religious thoughts and beliefs. Renaissance helped people to shift their mind and behavior towards the secular ideas, instead of vague ideology like

The Gothic period, by and large set between the twelfth and fifteenth hundreds of years in Europe, was described by religious workmanship with an attention on design. The Renaissance period, which covers the Gothic period in right on time years, is for the most part considered to have spread over from the late fourteenth century to the seventeenth century, and enormously extended the degree and topic of craftsmanship. In spite of the fact that these two periods have some normal qualities, the Gothic and Renaissance periods have altogether different purposes of core interest.

the Renaissance, the first period, emerging as a distinct style in Italy in about 1400, in parallel with developments which occurred in philosophy, literature, music and science. Renaissance art, perceived as a royalty of ancient traditions, took as its foundation the art of Classical antiquity, but transformed that tradition by the absorption of recent developments in the art of Northern Europe and by application of contemporary scientific knowledge. Renaissance art, with Renaissance Humanist philosophy, spread throughout Europe, affecting both artists and their patrons with the development of new techniques and new artistic sensibilities. Renaissance art marks the transition of Europe from the medieval period to the

The medieval times was filled with ideas based just around the church. As the Renaissance began, the arts developed into a freer and move creative society based on more Greek and Roman ideas. “Finding the feudal and ecclesiastical literature and Gothic art of the

Both conveyed many intense emotions through religious scenes, focused on individualism, and both focused immensely on the minute details in the artwork. Many would feel many emotions after taking a glance at the artwork made during the Northern and Italian Renaissance time period because most of the artists’ focused on not only the religious side of the art, but to also to have a deeper meaning. The details that the artists put into their artwork during these two time periods is what made their artwork stand out compared to other pieces. The small details like the veins in an arm, or the branches coming off of a tree could make the biggest difference. Even though the Northern and Italian Renaissance had many similarities, both still had many differences. Those differences included the Northern Renaissance artwork focusing more on everyday life of regular humans, while the Italian Renaissance artwork focused more on biblical scenes and classical

Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that evolved from Romanesque architecture and thrived in Europe during the High and Late Middle Ages. During the 13th and 14th centuries, Gothic architecture was known as opus modernum ("modern work") with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance. “The Gothic Cathedral was the unique product of an era of peace and widespread economic prosperity, deep spirituality, and extraordinary technological innovation.” (Kleiner 365) The Gothic style brought innovative new construction techniques that allowed churches and other buildings to reach great heights. The rib vault, flying buttress, and pointed (Gothic) arch were used as solutions to the problem of building a very tall structure while preserving as much natural light as possible. Light streamed through stained-glass window panels which became illuminated visual sermons of biblical stories. Gothic Cathedrals were considered by clergy and the public as “glorious images of the City of God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, which they were privileged to build on earth. There were simultaneous developments in Gothic architecture in the major regions of France, England, and the Holy Roman Empire.

In the realm of archaeology, beginning in the fall of 2016, I have performed research for Kacy Hollenback, PhD, at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Hollenback is a Northern Plains Indian archaeologist who hired me to assist her with a project analyzing soil samples taken from the floors of Hidatsa earth lodges in North Dakota. Her goal in collecting these samples is to determine where within each earth lodge household activities occurred. Based on the chemical content of the soil cores, Dr. Hollenback hopes to deduce where the food was prepared, where the residents slept, where the rituals were performed and where weapons were sharpened, among other activities. She collected the samples from an earth lodge along the Knife River in North Dakota. This earth lodge was in the same settlement that was originally the historic Sakakawea’s home.

In comparison to the renaissance in Italy, the style in the North takes a slightly different form. The Italian art, created in greater proximity to Rome, often exhibits stronger classical and unobscured religious elements. Meanwhile, Northern works take almost an entirely opposite approach. Early on the influence of Gothic styles remain noticeable. Later, humanity takes precedence and theological themes are subtly integrated into landscapes and environments that are otherwise entirely contemporary and relatable to the immediate audience. Artists from the north also engaged in a greater prolificity of secular works such as portraits. We will look at a couple examples from this setting.

One of the most influential periods in the history of Western Art is the Italian Renaissance, between 1400-1600 CE. During this time art flourished, and many of the techniques and advancements of art would continue to be taught in art schools that spread across Europe and lay as the foundation of art in modern society. However, some of the main values taught from the Renaissance also caused the resurgence of art at the time, and were originally adapted from the Ancient Greek (Visual-arts...). Particularly in sculpture, the Greeks focus on perfecting the naturalism of the human form would influence sculptors and artist of the Renaissance and Western civilization to maintain focus of depicting human anatomy accurately and resembling real human

Although the progression of Italian Renaissance art was a continuous process, it wass usually divided into three major phases: Early, High, and Late Renaissance. The last phase has been the subject of complicated interpretations that recognize many opposing and comparing trends. Some

Art during the Italian Renaissance differed from art during the Middle Ages. The two have contrasting characteristics and concepts. To the people in the medieval world, religion was their life. Everything in daily life focused around the church and God (Modern World 164). Medieval culture influenced the arts; this was evident in the religious themes. During the Italian Renaissance, painters and other artists focused on the portrayal of a more humanistic way of life. Renaissance artists’ work portrayed realism with “lifelike human figures in their paintings” (Modern World 164). Renaissance artists wanted to express ancient Greek and Roman cultures in their work (Modern World 162). Italian Renaissance

Gothic architecture a new style developing from an old style of architecture with similar characteristics and in a way different. Architects wanted to build bigger buildings with stronger walls something that could not be found elsewhere. The old buildings did not have windows they were dark places that in order to get light they needed many candles. Not even the candles could give the right amount of light the buildings needed. The middle ages architects wanted big windows on the buildings and this new style made their wish come true. Architecture during the Middle Ages became a new style with new problems to solve and a new kind of extraordinary buildings to build.

Gothic Art is concerned with the painting, sculpture, architecture, and music characteristic of the second of two great international eras that flourished in western and central Europe during the Middle Ages. Gothic Art defines much of the late medieval art that grew out of the Byzantine and Romanesque traditions. These were very formal artistic traditions with rigorous religious conventions that limited the personal creativity of the

Known for its pointed arches, flying buttresses, and detailed tracery, Gothic architecture emerged in 12th-century northern France, and the style continued into the 16th century . Gothic architecture was called, Opus Francigenum ("French work"), during the time. The term Gothic, first appearing during the late part of the Renaissance period. Gothic Architecture is wonderful on its own, how detailed, and ornate a concrete building can be finished with colorful stained-glass windows. The famous architects helped to create these building masterpieces of the century, and that became popular in other countries around the world, and still today. One of the towering achievements in the world architecture, the unique product of an era of peace, and widespread economic prosperity, deep spiritually, and extraordinary technological innovations.