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Researching Medieval Art (Reference) Dictionaries/ Encyclopedias Art Historical Surveys Bibliographies Sources and Documents DVD Documentaries Serials/Journals Cultural/Historical Surveys Image Databases the WWW Gothic Art 1140-c.1450 Ref N6310 F7 1971
Subjects Depicted in Works of Art symbols, objects, emblems iconography - the study of the meaning of the work’s subjects and symbols and of any literary references from which they derive iconology - provides a deeper meaning for themes in relation to history, religion, customs and social concerns at a particular time
Genesis: Adam and Eve subjects/patrons?
REF: General Subject Dictionaries Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art REF N7560 H b
Robert Campin, Merode Altarpiece c. 1425
Signs and Symbols in Christian Art REF N7830 F
Limbourg Brothers Les Très Riches Heures for the Duc de Berry: June: Fenaison (Hay Harvest) circa 1411/ Musée Condé, Chantilly, France
REF N7560 E
Indexes to Subjects Depicted in Art Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco National Gallery of Art
Non-Biblical Sources The Golden Legend - lives of the Holy Family and the Christian Saints DAFOE PR 1847 A5 G
Christian Subjects Web Sites Catholic Eycyclopedia Christus Rex (illustrations) Orthodox Page, Icons
Pay Attention: tips for assignment! Style Guide BISON Searching Online Databases
Alert: assignment tip Question #4 :searching for an author on a specific subject
An article on Tres Riches Heures by Michael Bath
Robert Campin, Merode Altarpiece c Find an article by Barbara Lane in Art Index Class participation
SIMONE MARTINI The Road to Calvary c The Louvre, Paris, France
7 basic steps of research: 1. Examine the work of art carefully and describe what is depicted
2. Check specialized dictionaries to locate information on the subject
Christian Subjects The Oxford dictionary of saints. Dafoe REF BR 1710 F *Signs & symbols in Christian art. (Ferguson) REF 7830 F Iconography of Christian Art, 2 vols. (Schiller) N 7830 S3513
BISON SUBJECT(keyword) search: christ passion art 3. Consult all types of reference material, exhibition catalogues and any pertinent web sites to learn more about the subject and symbols
4.Read the literature from which the story or symbols might have derived
5. Learn as much about the artist as possible Grove Art Online – e-library Dictionary of Art - Reference BISON Web BISON Web
6. Place the work within its art historical period and formulate a record of the work. ????? a)BISON b)Index to Christian Art; Art Index ; BHAArt Index
7. Compile a reading list on the social history of the period Florentine Painting and its Social Background by Frederick Antal You can use your card to borrow books at the U of W!!!!