Gothic Art
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Sculptures, Architecture, Painting and Stained Glass
If anyone asks me what Gothic Art is I say:
Gothic Art you can see with your own eyes very well if you visit one of our famous cathedrals: look at the wonderful sculptures you can find on their walls; then enter the cathedrals and look at the colorful stained glass windows which explained the narratives of the bible to the common people which could not read at that time.
And of course, you will find Gothic Art paintings in one of our many museums.
Gothic Sculpture
On the Wall of cathedrals and abbeys
The Western Portal at Chartres Cathedral (ca. 1145).
The cathedral of our lady of Chartres is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic style in France.
Those sculptures were created in the middle of the 12th century. Gothic sculptures then appeared in Germany (one example being the Bamberg Rider in front of the Bamberg cathedral
Gothic Painting
Religious Art
The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew (from the Maestà).
This painting was created by the Italian Gothic painter Duccio di Buoninsegna. He was one of the most influential Italian artists of his time. Born in Siena, Tuscany in the 13th century, he painted religious subject matters
Gothic religious Art
Stained Glass Windows
Detail of a 13th century window from Chartres Cathedral
Stained glass, as an art form, reached its height in the Middle Ages when it became a major pictorial form and was used to illustrate the narratives of the Bible to a largely illiterate populace.
The Chartres Cathedral
Sculptures, Architecture and Stained Glass Windows
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What do you think about Gothic Art?
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fugeecat
May 19, 2012 @ 11:52 pm | delete
- Gothic art is beautiful. I love the stained glass windows.
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artbymichelle Apr 20, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
- Hiya! Just wanted to let you know I have featured your lens here: http://www.squidoo.com/browse/show/flying-with-squid-wings!
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victortaylor
Apr 3, 2011 @ 5:53 am | delete
- I was looking for 'goth' art but found this very interesting - thanks!
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TheCureForYouthMinistry Feb 16, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
- I took an art class in college and really liked the gothic cathedrals and artwork. Great lens!
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mariatjader
Feb 14, 2011 @ 12:03 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens! a Valentine's squid angel blessing*
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I have been living in Berlin since 1981. I work at the University of the Arts as web editor, and in my free time I take photographs and write blog posts.... more »
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