ART623 1200-1300 Virtual Museum

Textile fragment, first half of 12th centurySpain

Jan 1, 1200

Textile fragment, first half of 12th century
Spain
Silk and gold–wrapped silk; a compound weave; 17 x 12 in. (43.2 x 30.5 cm)
Purchase, 1958 (58.85.1)

1200-1300 Fine Art

Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1300

Fine Art from 1200-1300 for ART623

French (Rouen)Episode from The Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, about 1205

Mar 27, 1205

http://www.worcesterart.org/Collection/European/1921.60.html This panel of stained glass, dating from the age of the great French cathedrals, was originally one of thirty-six scenes in a tall Gothic window from Rouen Cathedral. Account of the miraculous resurrection of seven Christian martyrs after centuries of sleep- a tale that confounded those who doubted the belief in the miraculous resurrection of martyrs.

Jūni Shinshō, Juni ShinshoTwelve Heavenly Generals of Yakushi Buddha

Mar 27, 1207

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/12-generals.shtml Jūni Shinshō, Juni Shinsho
Twelve Heavenly Generals of Yakushi Buddha

Jizo Bosatsu

Jan 1, 1210

Jizo Bosatsu 地蔵菩薩
By Kaikei, Painted Wood
H 90.6 cm, 13th Century
Tōdaiji Temple 東大寺 in Nara More on the Kamakura Period: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kana/hd_kana.htm

Uig Chessmen - Norway

Mar 27, 1210

Link to video http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_chessmenUig Chessmen, named after the bay where they were found) are a group of 78 12th-century chess pieces made of intricatly carved walrus ivory.

Gregorian Chant - "Dies Irae"

Mar 28, 1210

Link to Chant It is a sobering, long forgotten, and much needed reminder of man’s finality in this life, with a very clear admonition that we had better be prepared for our eternity in the next. One of the most famous melodies of the Gregorian Chant, Dies Irae is based upon the prophecy of Sophonias 1:14-16, a reflection upon the final judgment. http://www.personal.psu.edu/glm7/m097.htm

Battle between Mongols & Chinese

Jan 1, 1211

description Artist unknown. It depic"Referred to as the largest contiguous empire in the world." The mongol empire raviged countries with one of the deadliest wars to this day. Their empire eventually spanned from central Asian to Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan, Siberia in the north and south to Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East.
Estimated Deaths: 30,000,000 __ 60,000,000
This is by all accounts one of the most powerful empires of the 13th century, and bloodshed was its cost.

The Last JudgementBastistry, Florence -

Mar 27, 1225

http://www.bridgemanart.com/en-GB/asset/97877/coppo-di-marcovaldo-fl-1225-30-after-
1274/hell-detail-of-the-last-judgement-from-the-vault-above-the-apse-1225-mosaicCoppo di Marcovaldo Hell, detail of the Last Judgement from the vault above the apse, 1225 (mosaic)

The Capture of Christ - Cimabue

Mar 28, 1225

http://www.artrenewal.org/pages/artist.php?artistid=2791 Fresco
Upper Church, San Francesco (Assisi, Italy)

Nibelungenlied - German Poetry

Apr 21, 1230

[Description ](<a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nibelunglied)' >description </a> Nibelungenlied is in UNESCO's "Memory of the World Register" in recognition of historical significance. This is an example of epic poetry from the thirteenth century, and an example of German art. It tells a story of a dragon slayer who was murdered, and of his wifes revenge.

Berlinghieri's St. Francis altarpiece

Mar 27, 1235

link to video Bonaventura Berlinghieri was an Italian painter from Lucca, Italy, of the Gothic period. He is most famous for an altarpiece dedicated to the life of Francis of Assisi. This altarpiece is painted in tempera on wood in the Byzantine or maniera greca style.

Mosque lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al 'Ala'I al–Bunduqdar

Jan 1, 1250

link to description Mosque lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al 'Ala'I al–Bunduqdar, Mamluk period (1250–1517), shortly after 1285
Egypt, probably Cairo
Glass, brownish; blown, folded foot, applied handles; enameled and gilded; H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm), W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)

Haggai - Giovanni Pisano

Mar 27, 1250

Haggai 1285 - 1295
Duomo, Siena, Italy
Sculpture, Marbel 61 cm Giovanni Pisano
ca. 1250, Pisa, Italy - ca. 1314, Pisa, Italy
School: Italian

Notre Dame Polyphony (music)

Apr 22, 1250

"The flowering of the Notre Dame school of polyphony from around 1150 to 1250 corresponded to the equally impressive achievements in Gothic architecture: indeed the centre of activity was at the cathedral of Notre Dame itself." The Notre-Dame school is important to the history of music because it produced the earliest repertory of polyphonic (multipart) music to gain international prestige and circulation.

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

Apr 22, 1250

description The Notre Dame Cathederal was in progress for the ENTIRE thirteenth century. It effected people of Paris for my entire 100 year period, and is still today one of the most notable cathederals in the world. This is a great example of architecture from this gothis midevil period. Dewey would agree that it is a great work of art, especially considering its meaning to the Parisian society. See next slide for corresponding music

Pyxis depicting Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

Jan 1, 1260

link to descriptionPyxis depicting Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, Ayyubid period (1169–1260), mid-13th century- Syria
Brass; hammered, chased, inlaid with silver and black compound
H. with lid 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), H. without lid 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Diam. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1971 (1971.39a,b) Cylindrical lidded boxes (pyxides) were probably used in the Islamic world to hold ushnan (alkaline ashes of the soda plant which were used for washing).

Marble Pulpit - PISANO, Nicola

Mar 26, 1260

Link to Description Pulpit
1260
Marble, height 465 cm
Baptistry, Pisa

Tapestry with Dragons and Flowers, Eastern Central Asia

Mar 26, 1271

link to description Tapestry with Dragons and Flowers, 11th–12th century
Eastern Central Asia
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi); 21 1/8 x 13 in. (53.5 x 33 cm)
Fletcher Fund, 1987 (1987.275)

Fonte Maggiore -Bronze and marble - PISANO, Nicola

Mar 27, 1278

Link to description This is the last known monument on which Nicola Pisano worked. It was a collaboration among father, son Giovanni and engineers for the hydraulics. Commissioned by the city fathers, the fountain carries political and allegorical allusions to one of the basic rights of every Roman citizen, access to free water. The fountain is oriented on the points of the compass and serves as a hub of the city. The fountain is executed in a combination of bronze and marble. It is polygonal, architectural elemen

Maestà of Santa Trinita - Cimabue

Jan 1, 1280

Video of Maestra of Santa Trinita Cimabue, Maesta of Santa Trinita, 1280-1290, tempera on panel, 151 1/2 x 87 3/4" (385 x 223 cm), Uffizi, Florence

Giotto, St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata

Jan 1, 1295

View tour of Giotto Giotto di Bondone, St. Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata with predella scenes of the Dream of Innocent III, The Pope Approving the Rule of the Order, and St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, c. 1295-1300 (originally, Church of San Francesco, Pisa), tempera and gold on panel, 3.13 x 1.63m, original frame inscribed: "OPUS IOCTI FIORETINI".

Pietro Cavallini, The Last Judgement, c. 1293, fresco, Santa Cecillia, Rome

Mar 27, 1295

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/cavallini-the-last-judgement.html Pietro Cavallini, The Last Judgement, c. 1293, fresco, Santa Cecillia, Rome. Pietro Cavallini (1259 – c. 1330) was an Italian painter and mosaic designer working during the late Middle Ages. The Last Judgment is considered Cavallini's masterwork, and is in the roman naturalism style.

Annunciation, Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds- Giovanni Pisano

Mar 27, 1297

description Annunciation, Birth of Jesus and Adoration of the Shepherds
1260
Marble
Baptistry, Pisa

Statue of St. Peterby Arnolfo di Cambio, c.1300

Mar 27, 1300

http://saintpetersbasilica.org/Statues/StPeter/StPeter.htmStatue of St. Peter
by Arnolfo di Cambio, c.1300 This ancient statue of St. Peter, portrayed as he gives a blessing and preaches, while holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven is famous throughout the world.