Mckenna Form- Stained glass Function- Is part of a lancet arch window. Content- At the top the holy spirit, represented as a bird is seen descending to give the virgin and her child a blessing. Context- Located in Chartres, France Tradition- The bands across the surface is a common characteristic of Gothic stained glass. Interpretation- The four columns, which support the seat of Jesus and Mary may represent the four evangelists. Artistic intent- The shades of color patterns reflect onto the grey stones of the cathedral. Audience response- The image of Mary has been an image of great respect.
Nandini Form:Limestone Function: To create heaven on earth Content: Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven Context: Was -undamaged by fire of 1194 Tradition:Use of Christian imagery Interpretation: there is a marked difference in the Romanesque v. Gothic style Artistic Intent: were meant to make people feel completely surrounded by light; inundated by the spiritual presence Audience Response: People traveled for pilgrimage to this church
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Stained glass
Function- Is part of a lancet arch window.
Content- At the top the holy spirit, represented as a bird is seen descending to give the virgin and her child a blessing.
Context- Located in Chartres, France
Tradition- The bands across the surface is a common characteristic of Gothic stained glass.
Interpretation- The four columns, which support the seat of Jesus and Mary may represent the four evangelists.
Artistic intent- The shades of color patterns reflect onto the grey stones of the cathedral.
Audience response- The image of Mary has been an image of great respect.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm:Limestone
Function: To create heaven on earth
Content: Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven
Context: Was -undamaged by fire of 1194
Tradition:Use of Christian imagery
Interpretation: there is a marked difference in the Romanesque v. Gothic style
Artistic Intent: were meant to make people feel completely surrounded by light; inundated by the spiritual presence
Audience Response: People traveled for pilgrimage to this church