France and Germany, ca. 1150 – 1350 Gothic Art

Key Art works to break down discuss

AMIENS CATHEDRAL, from the west and AMIENS CATHEDRAL , France, begun ca. 1220
Naumburg Master, MARGRAVE EKKEHARD and his wife UTA , at NAUMBURG CATHEDRAL, ca. 1250
Creators name unknown, SAINT MAURICE , at MAGDEBURG CATHEDRAL, Germany, ca. 1240

Goals for the discussion
understand the technology and terminology of Gothic architecture
become familiar with the naturalistic qualities of some Gothic sculptures and be able to relate these to religious imperatives and social developments of their day
understand that Gothic monuments continue to be revered as cultural achievements
recognize how scholars use images as evidence of the cultural richness of medieval Europe

May want to visit
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/gothic-art/gothic-art-in-france/v/birth-of-the-gothic-abbot-suger-and-the-ambulatory-in-the-basilica-of-st-denis-1140-44

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/gothic-art/gothic-art-in-france/v/amiens-cathedral

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