Friday, March 9, 2018

58. Church of Sainte-Foy, Reliquary of Sainte-Foy - Romanesque Europe - c. 9th century CE

Form
Function
Content
Context

Tradition/Change
Interpretation
Artistic Intent
Audience Response

Responses due by:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:59 PM

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  1. Mckenna
    Form- Gold and silver
    Function- Used as a container for holy relics.
    Content- Facial expression is severe
    Context-Found in Conques, France
    Change-One of the earliest large scale sculptures of the Middle ages.
    Interpretation- The sculpture seems to be triumphant over death, by looking over the viewers head.
    Artistic intent- The statue is used to represent the 12 year old martyr Sainte-Foy.
    Audience response- Jewels and gyms have been added over the years as a sign of devotion.

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