Medieval Art
Early Christian
N A R T I V E Tells a story. Illustrates a story. Decorates around a written story. Early Christian, Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, illuminated manuscript, Vienna Genesis, early 6th c.
Carolingian, Psalm 44, Utrecht Psalter, ca 820-835
Ottonian, Christ Washing the Feet of Peter, from the Gospel Book of Otto III, 997-1000
Medieval, Ottonian, Otto III Enthroned, from the Gospel Book of Otto III, 997-1000
Medieval, Ottonian, The Annunciation to the Shepherds, from the Lectionary of Henry II, 1002-1014
Early Christian typical long plan, Early Xian, Int of Santa Sabina, Rome, 422-432 CE
Early Christian, sketch of Old St. Peter's, built ~320 CE
Early Christian, Old St Peter's, Rome, begun 333; Early Christian, section drawing of Old St. Peters, built ~32
Islamic Mosques
Islamic Mosque Islamic, Great Mosque, Kairouan, Tunisia
Dome of the Rock Jerusalem, Israel Islamic, Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, 687-691
Great Mosque at Samarra, Iraq Islamic, Great Mosque at Samarra (Iraq), 848-52 Great Mosque at Samarra, Iraq
Islamic, Minaret of the Great Mosque at Samarra, 847-52
Mosque at Cordoba, Spain The Mosque at Cordoba, Spain, begun 786. Note the Baroque church added in the middle of the structure during the 17th century. Mosque at Cordoba, Spain
Islamic, Mosque at Cordoba, Spain, begun 786
Barbarian Artwork Knotwork Intricate Patterns Symbolism of Animals
Medieval, Barbarian, Animal Head post from Oseberg Ship Burial, ~825, wood, 5”
Medieval, Cross Page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, Northumbria, England 698-721
Medieval, Carolingian, Lindau Gospels back cover, c870, about 13 Medieval, Carolingian, Lindau Gospels back cover, c870, about 13.5” x 10”; Cross and Carpet page of Book of Lindesfarne, 698-721
Summary Narrative Art - tells a story, illustrates a story, or decorates around a written story Barbarian Art - identifiable by knot work, intricate patterns and the symbolism of animals Early Church Design – provided a focal point for communal worship, ability to move to focal point, receive sacrament, and travel back to seat without chaos Mosque – provides for individual worship, worshippers bow,pray, and face toward Mecca to worship
Summary (Draw in Notes) Mosque Design Early Church Design
Parts of Early Church Design Nave – use to travel to apse Aisle – use to travel back to seat from apse Atrium – use to socialize before entering church Apse – focal point of worship
Time Line Medieval Art 1CE – 1000CE Illustrate Medieval Art on your Time Line.
Exit Ticket Why was there such contraversary during the Medieval times?