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.
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- 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.