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chap 1
1
in what three manuscripts do civilizations write their autobiographies?
the book of their deeds
the book of their words
the book of their art
chap 1
2
for Clark, which is the most reliable?
the book of their art
chap 1
3
for clark, why does the Apollo embody a more advanced state of civilization than the tribal mask
it is a world of light and cofidence where gods descend to earth to teach us the laws of harmony and reason
Chap 1
4
per clark, and superstition and cruelty in rome and greek world.if so, why is their art sophisticated?
superstition - yes
aimed to develope qualities of thought and feeling to approach idea of perfection
chap 1
5
per clark, why did ancient world fall?
it was exhausted
chap 1
6
what does civilization requiire?
what is the terrible enemy of civilization?
requires modicum of material prosperity, but far more, confidence.
enemy is exhaustion
chap 1
7
why no figures in barbarian art?
what takes their place?
no figs because belief in man had grown insubstantial
fabulous animals/birds had taken their place
chap 1
8
what does clark say of early christian manuscripts?
for 2 centuries kept civilizatioin alive/in irish style/elaborately decorated/almost devoid of christian symbols/when man appears, poor figure
chap 1
9
per clark, early vikings have civilisation?
why or why not?
Well, they were part of it.
contributed the spirit of columbus.
chap 1
10
per clark, how close did Civ come to vanishing? what saved it?
pretty close. Saved by literacy.
most learned men joined the church, which maintained educaton
chap 1
11
per clark, what predicates the success of all great civs from the start?
based on success in war
chap 1
12
charlemagne's chapel is an imitation of what building? why?
replica of San Vitale. he liked the place because of the hot springs.
chap1
13
why is the imitation less than exact?
because his architect "oso of metz" hadn't mastered the complexities of earlier buildings
chap 1
14
why does clark say 10th century in west was far in advance of the 7th
because of slendid, technically different even delicate works
chap 1
15
what does clark say of the "Cross of Lothar"?
it is a work of poignant beauty and the work of a believer.
chap 1
16
does the crucifixion appear much in early western art? why or why not?
no. the church needed converts and this would scare them away.
chap 1
17
who does Geros crucifix define the subject?
upstretched arms. sunken head/poignant twist of body/
they were able to fully sublimate it into ritual.
chap 1
18
for clark, was the church just an organizer?
no.
also, it was a humaniser
chap 2
1
what happened in europe around 1100AD?
a rise of civilization and spiritual enlightenment
chap 2
2
how was the church thought of in the 12th century? Why?
as a power - Ecclesia - sitting like and empress
chap 2
3
what happened to the abbey of cluny?
it was almost completely destroyed
chap 2
4
what accounts for the invention and energy in western art in the 12th century?
simply irrepressible, irresponsible energy
chap 2
5
what was the clunaic style?
sharp cutting/ swirling drapery/ twisting lines
chap 2
6
how does the cult of San Foy reveal the medieval mind?
the same girl that was put to death for not worshipping idols, is turned into one herself!
chap 2
7
how does clark define romanesque art?
conjunction of modern rhythms and oriental motives,
two greco roman beasts tugging at one another. pulling objects out of shape
chap 2
8
per clark, why didn't medieval christianity grow rigid like other theocracies?
round the art was a play of minds. a tugging and a tension. has hardly existed since
chap 2
9
how does clark characterize the interior at Vézalay?
harmonious. an expression of the divine mind.
chap 2
10
how does the sculpture of Gislebertus project Drama?
gislebertus had a taste for horror and went out of his way to depict them. horror of judas.
damned underfoot. crescendo of despair.
chap 2
11
what was abbot sugers theory of art and beauty? what style arrchitecture invented? define style
only can understand absolute beauty, which is god through effect of precious and beautiful thngs on our senses / invented gothic / pointed arches/ lightness/ high windows
chap 2
12
what does clark say of the mail portal at chartres? what ancient sculpture does he compare it to?
one of the most beautiful congregations of carved figures in the world/ cnidian treasury at Delphi
chap 2
13
for clark, how do the sculpted faces at chartres compare to early medieval art and ancient greece and rome
these are refined-selfless detachment - ancient greeks and roman look arrogant, souless and slightly brutal when compared.
chap 2
14
what divinity is chartres dedicated to? why?
virgin mary
because the virgin was an ideal of beauty and a mediator between man and god
chap 2
15
for clark, in what way was gothic architecture remarkable and unique?
the shaft with it's cluster columns pasing without interuption into the vault and the pointed arch. also, the glass work.