Mckenna Form- Painted wood Function- Used for private devotion Content- Mary is seen cradling her son after his crucifixion Context-Located in Rhineland, Germany Change- In earlier medieval works christ's divinity was the main focus, which later changed into sculptures such as these that represented Christ's humanity. Interpretation-The grape-like drops of blood are meant to be a reference to Christ as a mystical vineyard. Artistic intent- Meant to humanize religious themes. Audience Response- Created an emotional response in medieval viewers.
Nandini Form: Sculpture Function: would have been the object of focus during prayer Content:Sharp crown of thorns, 3D blood and wound Context:Done in the Late Medieval Europe Style Change: in this period divinity showed in a different, and more human way, belief that connection to god could be achieved through emotion Interpretation: horror of the Crucifixion manifest Artistic Intent: Was a holy object Audience Response: This type of sculpture was common in German abbeys
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Painted wood
Function- Used for private devotion
Content- Mary is seen cradling her son after his crucifixion
Context-Located in Rhineland, Germany
Change- In earlier medieval works christ's divinity was the main focus, which later changed into sculptures such as these that represented Christ's humanity.
Interpretation-The grape-like drops of blood are meant to be a reference to Christ as a mystical vineyard.
Artistic intent- Meant to humanize religious themes.
Audience Response- Created an emotional response in medieval viewers.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Sculpture
Function: would have been the object of focus during prayer
Content:Sharp crown of thorns, 3D blood and wound
Context:Done in the Late Medieval Europe Style
Change: in this period divinity showed in a different, and more human way, belief that connection to god could be achieved through emotion
Interpretation: horror of the Crucifixion manifest
Artistic Intent: Was a holy object
Audience Response: This type of sculpture was common in German abbeys