It's that time again, UNIT TEST 4 is approaching. On Monday, you will be tested on Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic and Early Medieval Art. Be sure to study how these works are INTERCONNECTED (i.e. how Early Christian churches compare to Ottonian church architecture, how Islamic interlace patterns are similar/different to Hiberno-Saxon illuminated manuscripts, etc.) as well as how they relate to their Roman roots (classical influences, or lack thereof). I also stress studying architectural vocabulary of sacred spaces, both Christian and Islamic. This vocabulary is crucial to understanding church architecture and writing concise and informed essays.
floor plan of a very simple Mosque and Old St. Peter's plan
I've added a new tab at the top of the blog for CHEAT SHEETS. These will be provided at the end of each chapter/section. I will do my best to create cheat sheets for all previous chapters for studying down the line!
For those who missed class, we have a TAKE HOME assignment due November, 26th after Thanksgiving.
Assume the role of a manuscript illuminator and
create a beautiful ornamented page from your imaginary manuscript. I will provide paper (“vellum” or
“parchment”). Your manuscript page must include:
·
Your initial, large, in Romanesque or Medieval
style
·
Interlace patterns (you can
make this up or use a template)
·
A grotesque, mythical figure
or monk
·
1 copied Latin phrase in
medieval script (ex: Audio, video, disco – I hear, I see, I learn, phrases can
be googled!)
·
Heraldry – family crest or
flag
·
Foliate Border
***And of course, use
GORGEOUS COLOR, (or even gold and silver if possible)
***
Although we sadly didn't get to it in class, you can quiz yourself or each other on your Jesus recognition skills by playing NAME THAT CHRIST!
Happy studying!
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