1. Warm-up 3-2-15 Ch 20 L5 Early Ren. Respond to the following on your CFU paper 1.What is the function of this work? 2.What is the narrative? 4. How is the spiritual world represented in the artwork? How is the mortal/real world represented? Obj: SWBAT Explain Why iconography such an important part in Flemish Art and the influence patrons on the art Quiz moved to tomorrow!! Homework: Ch. 20 Reading

2. 2 Robert Campin 1425 - FLANDERS MERODE ALTARPIECE

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4. 4 Robert Campin 1425 - FLANDERS F: altarpiece created for PRIVATE use M: oil on wood Narrative: Center: Annunciation—Angel Gabriel tells Mary she will bore Christ scene in DOMESTIC Flemish interior R panel: Joseph in his workshop L panel: Donors (patrons) N. Ren. Style: intricate details, steeply rising ground line, large scale figures MERODE ALTARPIECE * EXAMPLE of Religious Art and Narrative Patrons in Art

5. 5 Symbolism (Everything means something): Virgin’s Purity & mission = white lilies, Mary blocking the fireplace, white towel, open book, empty pot Books= Old & New Testaments Lion finals on bench = seat of wisdom Mary on floor = humility Candles = light of Christ Robert Campin 1425 - FLANDERS MERODE ALTARPIECE

6. 6 Robert Campin 1425 - FLANDERS Symbolism (Everything means something): L Joseph: making Mousetrap = Christ is the trap to catch the devil L cityscape: identifies the locale of event at the patron’s home R—portraits of patrons R--Closed garden = Mary’s purity Significance: shift in strictly religious art (otherworldliness/heaven) TO awareness of the natural world TO middle class power and patronage MERODE ALTARPIECE

7. 7 Robert Campin 1425 - FLANDERS STYLE: Triptych—panel painting divided into 3 sections joined by hinges Realism but Perspective isn’t quite right Excessive details, rich light & shadow—wood grain, drapery, rich textures MERODE ALTARPIECE * EXAMPLE of Religious Art and Narrative Patrons in Art

8. Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Due Today: Ch. 20 Cue Cards PAST DUE: Ch 15 Essay prompt—Hindu & Buddhist art Re-write Essay responses to Chapter 10 & 14 Quizzes Ch. 15 India Cue Cards Homework: Ch. 20 Reading Future Due Dates: Tues 3/3—Quiz on Ch.15 & 20 Next Week—daily quizzes in first 10 mins of class

9. Today Grades sent home Daylight Saving Time CAHSEE Testing 1:45 Dismissal LEAPs Day #2 No School Minimum Day SPRING BREAK Club Grub

10. 10 1. Identify the name of this statue. Shiva as Nataraja 2. What is it’s function? icon of worship carried through temple 3. Why does this work exemplify the culture that created it? (Describe the various symbols and their meanings to the culture.) This work describes the beliefs of the Hindu people, particularly the Hindu belief in reincarnation and polytheism. This work also shows how the Hindu people believe they are released of the cycle of reincarnation. Example Essay Response: The God Shiva, one of many gods in their pantheon, is shown dancing to destroy and recreate world. He stands on the demon of ignorance within a flaming halo (samsara). This is a representation of the Hindu belief in reincarnation. This belief is also represented in Shiva hands--one hand sounds the drum which is the rhythm of creation and destruction. Shiva’s other hand holds a flame which shows the destruction of physical world and illusion in which our egos. This shows how the Hindu people believe they are released of the cycle of reincarnation. Furthermore the statue’s front hands gestures mean “have no fear” and other points to raised foot which is a promise of liberation from this cycle of reincarnation.

11. How can you tell when something is new? Phone? Before-- it had No touch screen, physical buttons Before--I could play solitaire and text Now-- It can send email, edit pictures Now --I can watch videos and face time

12. Exit Slip— Writing review How does Claus Sluter's Well of Moses point toward a new kind of sculpture in Northern Europe? (Reference the Byzantine and Late Medieval styles came before it. Why does this work move art toward the Renaissance?)

14. 14 Theme: DODDS What does DODDS Stand for? D – Donors (patrons) O – Observation D – Detail D – Domestic Interiors S – Symbolism 15 th Century Art in Northern Europe

15. The Indus Civilization Context Dates: 1385-1500 Locations: Burgundy, Flanders, Netherlands, France

16. Exit Slip Describe how this work of art represents the shift TO middle class power and patronage. (Sentence starters: “This work shows a power shift to the middle class because the work pictures…” “The work shows the importance of the patron because the work shows… )

17. 17 Van Eyck: Arnolfini and Bride Oil on wood, 1434, FLANDERS Style: surface detail and realism Background Info: Arnolfini= Italian agent of Medici family.

18. 18 Van Eyck: Arnolfini and Bride Oil on wood, 1434, FLANDERS Concept: complex symbolism in the guise of ordinary objects Dog= faithfulness (marriage/religion) Placement of figures= man toward the window—his role outside in the world Woman toward the inside—her role in the home Marriage bed=consumating marriage broom = domestic duties Oranges= wealth, “fruits” of Christ Candle burning= Light of God, Christ as one true savior Mirror = eye of God, judgment Clogs = sacred event Dress= wealth (vibrant colors & Fur) “pregnant belly” = health (woman padded stomach to appear pregnant) “Jan Van Eyck was present 1434”= painter places himself in the work – presence of the creator

19. Exit Slip Describe how this work of art (The Arnolfini Wedding) humanizes religious themes. (What are the spiritual elements of the work? What are the ‘realistic’ elements? How does this work make spiritual content easier for all people to understand?).

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