The link is provided below. In your post, please indicate one art work/object that you found interesting.
Include: - title
- artist (if known)
- patron (if known)
- original location
- function
- media/technique
Most importantly, explain how this piece of art fits the theme: Faith & Power
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http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/byzantium_main.asp
Title: Panagiaron
ReplyDeleteArtist: Master Ivan
Patron: Archbishop Evfimii
Original Location: Cathedral of Saint Sophia, Novgorod, Russia
Function: Used to carry the bread consecrated to the Virgin to the chambers of the higher orders of clergy, where the ritual of Panagia, or the Elevation of the Virgin's Bread took place.
Media/Technique: Gilt and enameled silver and copper
Theme: This piece ties into the theme of "Faith & Power" by having the images be directly related to the contents of the prayers said in the Panagia ritual and the rites that where preformed. It was used by the higher power clergy, so this ritual would not be seen by the common man. The piece depics the Holy Trinity and the Virgin Orans along with 4 angels.
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g2_pop_2.L.asp
Stephanie M.
Oh and the gallery is Gallery II
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Title: Embroidery with a Church Procession
ReplyDeleteArtist: Unknown
Patron: Princess Helena
Original Location: Moscow, Russia
Function: It was a personal statement made for Princess Helena who commissioned the piece.
Media/technique: It is made from taffeta and damask and the embroidery was made from gold and silver thread.
Faith and Power: This piece fits into the theme Faith and Power due to the depiction clergy members, worshipers, and most importantly the icon of the Virgin Hodegetria. Also there are liturgical objects shown in the seen as well as appropriate clothing worn by each person in the scene.
Gallery V
http://media.metmuseum.org/mgen/metzoom/simplezoom.ms?f=iipzoom&img=byzantium/gallery_5/Cat195.tif&wid=500&hei=500&x1=0&y1=0&xs=1&ys=1
Title: Two-Sided Icon with the Virgin Pafsolype and Feast Scenes and the Crucifixion and Prophets
ReplyDeleteArtist: Unknown
Patron:convent of Pafsolype (Cessation of Sorrow)
Original Location: Constantinople
Function: It was an icon that a group of people used in their worship to symbolize God.
Media/Technique: Tempera on gessoed wood
Faith and Power: This icon relates to the theme if faith and power because the the common themes of the times are depicted such as the Virgin and Christ. The icon shows them suffering and depicts the Crucifixion which shows the sacrifice of Christ for humanity and thus, humans are indebted. The Virgin's pain over her son is shown and reminds people that they need to honor these figures that suffered so greatly for them.
Gallery I: Peoples of Byzantium
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g1_pop_6.R.asp
Stephanie: I found the piece you did so interesting, especially the silver enamel (which I think is so pretty). It reminds me of the Aztecs in how the clergy performed rituals that were not meant to be seen by the common man. And do you know exactly what Gilt is?...I don't...
ReplyDeleteTitle: Virgin Eleousa
ReplyDeleteOriginal location: Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia, Italy
Function: historical documentation
Media/technique: Tempera and gold on panel
This piece fits the theme Faith & Power because Mary and the child are enthroned giving it an implied feeling of power. The scene contains an elaboration of wings which was common in not only religion, but also in the most powerful people depicted in art.
This photo was found in Gallery X/XI
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g10_pop_1.L.asp
Katie, i also found that piece very interesting, i loved the colors and the artwork depicted on it. I really like that piece, good pick!
ReplyDeleteTitle: Christ as the Man of Sorrows
ReplyDeleteArtist: Colyn de Coter
Patron: unknown
Original location: Brussels
Function: painting
Media/technique: Oil on panel
Gallery X/XI
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g10_pop_5.R.asp
This painting relates to the theme Faith & Power because of the strong emotional appeal. Jesus is depicted as an aging man. He is clearly in pain and is surrounded by angels who mourn him. The pathos used in this painting give it a deeper meaning for the faithful and create a sense of power towards the christian religion.
Katie-
ReplyDeleteDo you think the suffering and pain depicted in the painting you chose contributes to the theme "Faith & Power"?
Title: Acts and Epistles of the Apostles
ReplyDeleteArtist: various unknown scribes, miniaturists, and ornamentists
Patron: Unknown
Original Location: the personal library of the founder of the Belozersk Monastery, Saint Cyril of Belozersk
Function: It is a manuscript originally written in early semi-uncial script, but copied in a Moscow scriptorium. It was initially intended for the altar of the monastery's first Church of the Dormition. It presents a skillful example of calligraphy and of balanced harmony between text and ornament.
Media/Technique: Ink, tempera, and gold on parchment; binding of velvet over wood, with metal attachments and clasps
Theme: The theme of faith and power is evident due to the depiction of the apostles Luke, James, Peter, John, Jude, and Paul in the act of writing. The elevated position of those depicted in the manuscript is made clear by the presence of scrolls, trefoils, rosettes, and circle-enclosed blossoms. The manuscript's importance is evident due to its unusually rich and varied ornamental decoration. The manuscript’s religious affiliation greatly emphasizes the theme of faith.
Gallery: Galley III: Fresco Painting and Manuscript Painting
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g3_pop_5.L.asp
Heather - I also found the piece that you chose really interesting! I think it is fascinating how the angels are pulling back Christ's cloak in the same manner that curtains in Byzantine art were drawn back to reveal monarchs to their subjects, or an important relic to the faithful for contemplation. The piece fits the theme of faith and power very well!
ReplyDelete* title:Griffin
ReplyDelete* artist: Unknown
* patron: Unknown
* original location:thought to be either Central Greece or the Balkans
* function: decorative motif
* media/technique: relief in marble panel
Gallery V http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g5_pop_4.R.asp
Griffins were often used on sarcophagi to symbolize the Christian theme triumph over evil, especially triumph over the devil. Before the Byzantine times, the griffin was used as symbol of an emperor's ascent to heaven.
Heather, I found that piece interesting also. It was a very different depiction of Christ.Why do you think the artist decided to depict Jesus as a aging man? was it to show further pain?
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ReplyDeleteTitle: Virgin and Child
ReplyDeleteArtist:Dieric Bouts
Patron:Unknown
Original location:Unknown
Function:Private Devotion
Media/Technique:Oil on panel
Gallery Number X/XI
Theme:This piece of art relates to the theme of faith and power because it depicts the virgin with christ as a baby.
Title: The Book of Worthy Conquest (Fut hat-i Jam la)
ReplyDeleteArtist: the author of the text is not recorded, but it is attributed to Arifi, the Ottoman court historian who composed other works in Persian
Patron: most likely sponsored by Sokollu Mehmed
Original Location: Topkap Sarayi Müzesi, Istanbul
Function: The book narrates in Persian the conquest of four Hungarian towns, a campaign led by Sokollu Mehmed Pasha in 1551.
Media/Technique: Ink, colors, and gilt on paper, leather binding
Theme: This shows the theme of faith and power because Sokollu Mehmed is shown as a vizier with a large plumed turban. He receives the commander of the castle of Csanád, who stands in a humble pose with his hat in hand. The two figures standing behind Sokollu Mehmed wear the distinctive red cap of the elite infantry corps of the Ottomans. The text in Arabic in the upper right corner of the miniature reads, "Muhammad Sipahdar Haydar Karam, when he heard the enemy's death cry.”
Gallery: Galley VIII: Islam, and Christian Living under Muslim Rule
link: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/g8_pop_3.R.asp
ReplyDeleteBianka – I thought the piece you chose was very interesting and very emotionally powerful. The contrast between the two provided versions of the picture is very intriguing.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/gallery_7.asp
ReplyDeleteTitle: Icon with Saint Theodosa
Medium: tempera on wood
Origin: Byzantine (Constantinople)
Purpose:
The intention of this piece was to honor Saint Theodosa, who had a massive cult following. She was a hero of the iconoclastic period and aided in the creation of many Christian converts. She is one of few women represented during this period of art.
Also, it was interesting that Saint Theodosa recieve recognition because power was often only bestowed upon men. Her accomplishments in the church is what resulted in her recognition and honor.
ReplyDelete* gallery 7 Sinai
ReplyDeleteAfter viewing Patrick's chosen Islamic artwork, I find it extremely interesting how differentfaith completely alter what and whom is being depicted. The differing uses of color is also astonishing.
Title: The Body of Saint Catherine Carried to Mount Sinai
ReplyDeleteArtist: Limbourg brothers
Patron:Jean, duc de Berry
Original Location: Paris/Bourges
Function: Private devotion of the duke.
Media/Technique: Tempera, ink, and gold leaf on vellum
Gallery: IX
This piece is representative of the theme "Faith and Power" in several ways. First, it was commissioned by a powerful duke. It was common for the powerful and rich people of Byzantine time to prefer their own personal, private manuscripts. Also, the manuscript page itself depicts angels carrying the body of Saint Catherine to her final resting place, which is of course is a highly religious image, one of many in the manuscript.