Middle Ages Characteristics of Medieval Art Disproportionate body parts wrong All faces the same unrealistic Important figures larger Perspective wrong or absent no depthdistance 2 dimensional flat and dull ID: 714461
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EnglishArt & Architecture
Middle AgesSlide2
Characteristics of Medieval Art
Disproportionate (body parts wrong)
All faces the same, unrealistic
Important figures larger
Perspective wrong or absent (no depth/distance)
2 dimensional, flat and dull
Religious & military themes
Illuminated manuscripts
180 degree relief statues
Bright colors
Artists are craftsmen, work for guildSlide3Slide4Slide5Slide6Slide7
Madonna Enthroned
By Giovanni Cimabue 1280-90Slide8Slide9
Madonna Enthroned
, Duccio 1308-1311Slide10
Annunciation
Simon Martini, 1333Slide11Slide12
Medieval
ArchitectureSlide13
Romanesque
Blind Arcade
Arcade
Barrel Vaults
Rounded arches
Thick, massive walls
Small windows and door openingsSlide14
GothicLacy look
Windows / light
Tall spires
Pointed arches
Flying buttress
Ribbed vaultsSlide15