The Gothic Art
In this essay I want to talk about Gothic Art. This type of art is very interesting for me, because I studied it in my last school, a year ago on the art lesson, and now, I want to learn more about it. Also, this is very interesting topic for me, because in my country, there are some churches made in this style of Art.
The Gothic Art was a style of a Medieval art (over 1000 years art in Europe), developed in Northern France, out of Romanesque art in 12th century AD, it was led by the concurrent development of Gothic architecture. The easiest difference to see between this styles is that while Romanesque churches have round arches, but Gothic have pointed arches. It spreaded to all of Western Europe, the most big choice of it, is in Italy. In the late 14th century the sophisticated court of international Gothic developed, which continued to involve until 15th century. In many areas, especially Germany this art continued well into the 16th century. Primary media in the Gothic period included sculpture, panel painting, stained glass, fresco and illuminated manuscripts. Usually, this monumental sculpture was showing on walls of cathedrals and abbeys.
Now, I want to talk about the famous two (interesting for me) Gothic art makers.
So, the name of the first Gothic author is Abbot Suger (about 1081-1151). Suger was abbot of Saint-Denis Abbey near Paris. Between about 1135 and 1144, he enlarged the eastern end of the building, and his additions are considered to be the earliest example of Gothic architecture. Abbot left written records of his building work, but did not refer to the ideas behind the innovative architecture. Indeed, the name of his talented architect is unknown.
The second Gothic author is Peter Parler (about 1330-1399). Peter Parler was a master mason and came from an important family of architects and sculptors. He worked in Prague from 1356 until his death in 1399. The upper level of the choir of Prague Cathedral shows his inventiveness as a Gothic architect, especially the zigzag of the tritium (the arches below the upper windows) and the design of the ribs of the vault. The intricate stone tracery decoration that is a characteristic of the outside of his buildings was very influential.
So, from this essay I remembered that the Gothic Art first came from Romania, and now is popular in Italy. From here I learned more about Gothic art and architecture, it`s history. Also, I discovered two interesting early Gothic authors.
And now, I know a lot of examples of Gothic architecture in Italy.
Saint-Denis Abbey near Paris:
Prague Cathedral:
