User:Ryansghost/French Gothic stained glass windows
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[edit]Stained glass in Gothic France had extravagant and intricate works of art, being one of the most important aspects of Gothic cathedrals. The art was created primarily for the Christian era, a period in history where there was a Christian influence on art, and was made to highlight biblical events. It was referred to as “the poor man’s Bible” and it helped the illiterate understand the Bible. Another purpose of the windows was to let in “heavenly light,” symbolizing the divine presence and serving as a manifestation of God. The transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance style was stark, the transition from intricate and complex iconography and visuals to a more toned-down version for the Renaissance era. [1]
The Gothic art period for stained glass featured two styles for the windows, the tall, spear-like windows and the circular rose windows. These windows would line the church walls, along the nave where patrons would sit and in the main vaults of the building. The windows would feature rich and vibrant colors, and had borders of bronze or silver around the colored sections to prevent them from blending together. [2]
The transition from Gothic to Renaissance art occurred during the 15th century, for all art in general. Both the Gothic and Renaissance periods were influential and important periods in art history. The Gothic style, which began in France, worked with elongated figures and vibrant colors, while the Renaissance set for a more naturalistic stance for the art, beginning in Italy. Artists in Italy and all across Europe were inspired by Greek and Roman art and the naturalistic forms that had been used. Many Renaissance artists interpreted the Gothic style as “barbaric” and wanted to move away from that style. [3]
While the themes stayed primarily biblical, figures came to represent more allegorical themes and abstract ideas. Stained glass windows also moved on to secular buildings, in town halls and homes across France and Europe. Artists that did commission work on stained glass windows outside of public and religious buildings would carry around “cartoons” of their proposed designs. Cartoons refers to the sketches and work-in-progress drawings before an artist commits to a project. Artists would also collaborate with architects to create the perfect vision of a building. [3]
References
[edit]https://stainedglass.org/learning-resources/history-stained-glass
https://scholarspace.jccc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1031&context=honors_journal
https://fahadhizam.com/how-gothic-renaissance-periods-shaped-western-art/#