45 Chapter 11.4: Gothic Painting and Stained Glass
GOTHIC PAINTING
Painting continued to be an important art form in the Gothic period. The two most popular types of painting used in this era were manuscript illumination and stained glass windows. After watching the videos below, please answer the accompanying questions.
Manuscript TASK
Saint Louis Bible
Manuscript TASK prompts:
Who is represented in the top tier?
What is the significance of each of their gestures and what influenced these and why?
What does the male figure hold and how is it significant to the purpose and dating of the commission?
How was the text significant to the rule of Louis?
Stained glass TASK:
Gothic: the Belle-Verrière Window of Chartres Cathedral
Stained glass TASK prompts:
What is the name for the presentation of Jesus and Mary and what are its features?
What can be learned from the number and placement of the panels?
Which features show the skill of the artist?
What does Mary’s head tilt indicate?
What was the purpose of the imagery in these windows?
