Monday, December 7, 2009

For Wednesday December 9th


Read Pgs 512-528 (Gothic chapter)
Test will be Tuesday December 15th and will include Early Medieval Romanesque and Gothic.
For homework identify this image and list three characteristics that make it uniquely Gothic.
Don't forget about scheduled presentations (see dates on right)!
Remember class will be held in C wing Computer lab Wednesday and Friday!

13 comments:

ilya said...

The picture above is depicting the western portal of the Notre Dame cathedral in Reims, France. The west facade has tall gabled portals that form a broad horizontal base and project forward to display an expanse of sculpture. This picture is specifically a photograph of the middle portal within the western facade. The double doors, large and stylized oculus (massive circular, rose window), pointed arches, buttresses' as well as the sculptures that line the lower part of the buttresses are all key characteristics of a gothic cathedral. This cathedral departs from tradition in one concern, this concern being that the central portal is focused on depicting Mary rather than Christ.

Lauren said...

the picture illustrated is representing the portal of Notre Dame in France. The chruch of Notre dame is distignuished as being gothic. The church of notre dame has a massive circular rose window, pointed arches, and flying buttresses which rae all distinctly gothic characteristics.

Kristen said...

This image is of the west portal of Notre Dame in Reims, France. The central portal of this Gothic Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which is shown through the detailed structures on either side of the doors. One distinct characteristic of this period of art is the stained glass rose window. Rather than the decorative tympanum of Romanesque portals, Gothic architects use the rose window. Secondly, this facade features pointed arches, a commonality of Gothic architecture. The third Gothic aspect of Notre Dame is the flying buttress, which is a stone arch and pier that support the roof from the exterior of the structure.

Áine said...

The image above is that of the Western Portal of Notre Dame in Reims, France. It is a distinctively Gothic structure. Builders included stained glass windows and an ornate oculus. The Virgin is a frequent motif, with many depictions and portrayals throughout the building, itself specifically dedicated to Mary. Buttresses and double doors are also important features of Gothic architecture. These many characteristics of the Notre Dame of Reims signify it as a Gothic structure.

William Kimak said...

The image depicts the portal of Notre Dame, France. The portal is located at the west of the cathedral and is gothic. The stained glass rose window is one characteristic of gothic art. Also, instead of round arches, the arches are pointed. Pointed arches were very common in gothic art. Lastly, the flying buttress is seen at Notre Dame. The flying buttress is a stone arch that supports the roof from the exterior of the building. Notre Dame is a great example of Gothic Architecture has different technique and style.

Steven said...

The picture is the western portal of the Notre Dame cathedral in Reims, France. It was dedicated to the Virgin Mary as seen on the side of the doors. It is a gothic church that has a massive circular rose window. There are also round arches throughout the piece. They are also flying buttresses which are disntict Gothic features.

Peter said...

This image depicts the Notre Dame cathedral in Reims, France. There are many characteristics of the cathedral which are common in all Gothic art. First, there is a large rose window of stained glass. Second, is the pointed arches which are also seen in many other cathedrals in Europe. A third element which makes the cathedral uniquely Gothic is the flying buttresses. These buttresses help support the roof and are visible from the exterior, unlike many other hidden supports of previous periods.

Caitlin said...

This is a photo of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims, France. The photo shows the cathedrals portal. You can tell this is a gothic cathedral by the large rose window,the pointed arches and the flying buttresses. All three are distinct characteristics of gothic architecture.

dco1994 said...

The image shown is of the Western Portal of Notre Dame. This building, located in Reims, France, has several distinctly Gothic attributes. The north transept portal and the stained glass are characteristic of Gothic Art. This structure features buttresses, double doors, and pointed arches, all of which are seen frequently in Gothic Art as well. From a distance, the most striking features of the west facade, constructed after a fire in 1134, are its prominent rose window and two towers with their spires.

Nina said...

This is an image of the western facade of the Nortre Dame Cathedral in Reims, France. The cathedral is of gothic style beacuse it includes a rose window, pointed arch, and has trefoils within the windows.

Sarah M. said...

This is a picture of the western portal of the Notre Dame in Reims, France. Three gothic characteristics present in this image are the stain glass rose window, a trademark of gothic cathedrals, a pointed arch, and the flying buttresses.

Unknown said...

The image posted is known as the Western Portal of Notre Dame. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and currently resides in Reims, France. Three of the building's most prominent features is the rose window, a huge circle of stained glass, and two towers with their spires. Other remarkable features include the cathedral's pointed arches and flying buttresses (all factors which leads one to conclude that the cathedral was built within the gothic era).

Mina said...

The image is the the west facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Reims. The building is undeniably Gothic, incorporating trademark characteristics of the style. For example, the archivolt is pointed rather than round and projects forward. Also, rather than render statues in the typanum, windows fill the space. The rose window, above the portal, is also a distinctly Gothic characteristic. Flying buttresses were also critical, serving as a support system for the structure of the church.