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2. romanesque sculpture
- 1. Romanesque Sculpture 1000 A.D 1200 A.D.
- 2. Romanesque Sculpture The sculpture of the time was used to convey the teachings and dogmas of the church to the people. As the majority of people at the time were illiterate, sculpture was an excellent way of bringing the stories of the bible to life.
- 3. Romanesque Sculpture The theme of life and death was fundamental to much of the sculpture of this period. The carved figures of this period were very abstract. The human body was unrealistic in its portrayal. Figures were elongated with out-of- proportioned limbs and simplified solemn features. Hideous devils, demons and tortured souls were carved creating grotesque and dramatic scenes.
- 4. Romanesque Sculpture The Church of Saint Lazare, in Autun France - Artist: Gislebertus Tympanum - The Last Judgment Capitals - The Flight into Egypt - The Suicide of Judas - The Dream of the Magi
- 5. Romanesque Sculpture Characteristics The carvings are in low-relief. The human figures are elongated, out of proportion and simplified. The figures of evil are grotesque and gruesome in appearance with exaggerated facial and physical expression.
- 7. http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/739/flashcards/613123/jpg/butt-(9).jpg Church of St. Lazare Autun The West Fa巽ade
- 11. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Autun,_Gislebertus,_Eva.JPG Eve The Garden of Eden
- 12. Acknowledgements Art Associates Maria Moore Margaret OShea Local Facilitator Team Aine Andrews Joe Caslin Jane Campbell Siobhan Campbell Niamh ODonoghue Niamh ONeill Keith ORahilly Sheena McKeon Tony Morrissey Monica White Many thanks to the following for their invaluable contribution to the European Art History and Appreciation series of workshops and resource materials. PDST Professional Development Service for Teachers
- 13. PDST Professional Development Service for Teachers The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 Cultural & Environmental Education Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) Dublin West Education Centre, Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 National Co-ordinator Conor Harrison Mobile: 087 240 5710 E-mail: conorharrison@pdst.ie Administrator Angie Grogan Tel: 014528018 Fax: 014528010 E-mail: angiegrogan@pdst.ie.