Creative task: The Long Life of Gothic Art
Module: “Social alienation – a timeless theme.”
Many artists who lived in the later times were inspired by gothic art. In the 19th century we can observe a Gothic Revival – new building were made to resemble architectural wonders of 12th-15th century. Some artists who worked in 20th and 21st century were also fascinated by the gothic art.
- Look below and see examples of gothic and neo-gothic art. Can you guess which were created in medieval times? You can check your answers with Google.
Saint-Denis Basilica
Made by Chabe01 – own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90673895
Reims Cathedral
CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11032
St. Peter and Paul’s Church in Ostend
By Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) – Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33496885
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51175
St. Joseph’s Church in Krakow
Made by Jakub Hałun – Own Work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2562695
Saint-Chapelle in Paris
By Didier B (Sam67fr) – Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1109265
Polychromes (wall paintings) inside St. Mary’s Basilica in Krakow
Made by Zygmunt Put – Own Work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=113961091
- Watch an Oscar-nominated short animated movie ‘Cathedral’ by Tomasz Bagiński. Do you know any other examples od gothic inspirations in modern art or popculture?
