61. Dedication Page with Blanche of Castile and King Louis IX of France, Scenes from the Apocalypse from Bibles Moralisees - Gothic Europe - c. 1225-1245 CE
Mckenna Form- Ink and tempera Function- Used to explain the bible in a moral way Content-There are two columns of four painted scenes. Context- The period/style is Gothic Europe Tradition- Use of gold is similar to that of Islamic pieces such as the court of Gayumars and folio of the Qur'an. Interpretation- The king and queen wear a crown with the fleur-de-lys which symbolizes the French monarchs religious, political, and dynastic right to rule. Artistic intent- The old testament and new testaments are paired to complement one another. Audience response- It is likely that these were commissioned by Queen Blanche of Castile.
Nandini Form: Gold Leaf Function: the dedication page of the Bible Content: younger scribe is drawing circles as scene in Scenes from the Apocalypse Context: from Paris, France Tradition: The patron is depicted in the Bibles Interpretation: On the top left is Blanche of Castile, mother and regent to the king; her gestures indicate her dominant role at this time Artistic Intent: Made for the royal court at Paris Audience Response: The Bible is split between repositories in these cities ( Oxford/Paris/London)
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Ink and tempera
Function- Used to explain the bible in a moral way
Content-There are two columns of four painted scenes.
Context- The period/style is Gothic Europe
Tradition- Use of gold is similar to that of Islamic pieces such as the court of Gayumars and folio of the Qur'an.
Interpretation- The king and queen wear a crown with the fleur-de-lys which symbolizes the French monarchs religious, political, and dynastic right to rule.
Artistic intent- The old testament and new testaments are paired to complement one another.
Audience response- It is likely that these were commissioned by Queen Blanche of Castile.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Gold Leaf
Function: the dedication page of the Bible
Content: younger scribe is drawing circles as scene in Scenes from the Apocalypse
Context: from Paris, France
Tradition: The patron is depicted in the Bibles
Interpretation: On the top left is Blanche of Castile, mother and regent to the king; her gestures indicate her dominant role at this time
Artistic Intent: Made for the royal court at Paris
Audience Response: The Bible is split between repositories in these cities ( Oxford/Paris/London)