Monthly Archives: March 2012
Discussion Topic: Masaccio’s Illusionism
With the help of his friend Filippo Brunelleschi, Masaccio is often identified as the first artist to apply theories of linear perspective to painting. His perspectival masterpiece is the Holy Trinity in the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. Watch the … Continue reading
The Focus of a Medieval Monastery
From what I come to understand is that a Medieval monastery consisted of a regular round of worship, reading, and manual labor. Every day from beginning to ending with services in the monastery church. In addition to their attendance at … Continue reading
A Medieval Monastery, the Plan of St. Gall
1- In the Middle Ages monks lived a life of constant obedience and respect for others but most of all, a life in the service of Christ. Upon being accepted as a member of a monastery they had to give … Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick’s Day via Google
Saturday’s Google Doodle celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone can be Irish for the day. Please notice the medieval interlace patterns and the head wrapped around the vertical ornament on the second ‘o.’ It might remind you of the … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: A Medieval Monastery Rises in the 21st Century
This week you will explore a plan from the 9th century for a monastery. The St. Gall monastery plan incorporated a vision of an ideal monastic environment for monks who followed the Rule of St. Benedict. Consider the daily life … Continue reading
Graffiti can convey a sense of history and art. In ancient times travelers would leave a mark of their visit on statues and other stone monuments for posterity. Hadrian, a Roman Emperor, did this on a statue at the entrance … Continue reading
Group Member 1 Response on: Graffiti as History, Graffiti as Art
Graffiti has a sense of history because it paints a picture of a story. It can last for a long time or different people can add on to it or cover it up. I have seen amazing paintings students do … Continue reading
