Gothic Art

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1140C.E. to 1400 C.E.

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3-1. Europeanmedievalart is generally studied in chronological order and divided intogeographical regions,governing cultures, and identifiablestyles, with associated butdistinctive artistic traditions. There is significant overlapin time, geography, practice, and heritage ofart created within this time frame and region.

3-2. Medievalart derivedfromthe requirements of worship (Jewish,Christian, or Islamic), elite or court culture, and learning.

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60. Chartres Cathedral. Plan. Chartres,France. Gothic Europe. Original constructionc. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructed c. 1194–1220 C.E. Limestone, stained glass.

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60. Chartres Cathedral. Chartres,France. Gothic Europe. Original constructionc. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructed c. 1194–1220 C.E. Limestone, stained glass.

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60. Chartres Cathedral. Chartres,France. Gothic Europe. Original constructionc. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructed c. 1194–1220 C.E. Limestone, stained glass.

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60. Chartres Cathedral. GreatPortal of the West Façade. Chartres,France. Gothic Europe. Original construction c. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructedc. 1194–1220 C.E. Limestone.

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60. Chartres Cathedral. NotreDame de la Belle Verrierewindow.Chartres,France. Gothic Europe. Original construction c. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructedc. 1194–1220 C.E. Stained glass.

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60. Chartres Cathedral. Interior. Chartres,France. Gothic Europe. Original constructionc. 1145–1155 C.E.; reconstructed c. 1194–1220 C.E. Limestone, stained glass.

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61. Dedication Page with Blanche ofCastile and King Louis IX of France. GothicEurope. c. 1225–1245 C.E. Illuminated manuscript (ink, tempera, and gold leafon vellum).

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61. Scenes from the Apocalypse fromBibles moralisées.GothicEurope. c. 1225–1245 C.E. Illuminated manuscript (ink, tempera, and gold leafon vellum).

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62. RöttgenPietà. Late medieval Europe. c. 1300–1325 C.E.Painted wood.