ARTS 149 1st Edition Lecture 26 Current LectureContinuation to Byzantine Art and Architecture- Middle Byzantine o Lamentation Fresco wall painting St. Pantaleimon, Nerezi, Macedonia Shows Jesus coming off cross with St. John and Mary by Him and Joseph and Nicademus at his feet Tenderness in face and gestures Non-naturalistic setting with a blue background (not gold like normal) Perspective is offo David Composig the Psalms From Paris Psalter Tempera on Vellum Is actually more classical than Lamentation David plays harp and relates to Orpheus charming the animals There are personifications of Melody, Echo, and Bethlehem o Vladimir Virgin Example of an icon Tempera on wood Specifically virgin of compassion Rumored to have been seen in a dream by St. Luke then painted by him Byzantine style is seen in - Gold background- Flat figures- Skinny nose, small mouth- Late Byzantineo Plan of Monastery Church of Christ in Chora Located in Constantinople Was rebuilt during Byzantine after an earthquake Infant Virgin Mary Caressed by her Parents- Located in Inner Narthex of Monastery Church of Christ in Chora- Perspective and horizon line are different as if there are different viewpoints These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Anastasis- Located in parekklesion of Church of Christ in Chorao Parekklesion is a mortuary chapel- Depicts Christ breaking gate of hell and reaing to heaven with him saints, Adam, and Eve- Shows emotion and action- Floating figures- Stylized background, lack of depth is depictedo Christ as Savior of Souls Icon from church of Saint Clement in Ohrid, Macedonia Made of Tempera, linen, and silver on wood Savior holding a jeweled Bible Two sided – crucifixion on the other 12 apostles surround him Was originally mounted on a pole Christ holds his hand in blessing- Fingers and thumb form a triangle – represents trinity Face is heavily shaded and modeling is seen on necko Three Angels (Old testament Trinity) Created by Andrei Rublyev Made of tempera on wood Russian Shows story of Sarah and Abraham entertaining 3 strangers sent from God (angels) - Located in Mamre which is known because of tree- 3 angels are shown and this depicts the Trinity Vibrant colors and extra patterning depicts Rublyev’s personal style Byzantine art is seen in - Geometric/mathematics used to create halos- Elongated forms (not naturalistic)- Linear drapery- Small heads and
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