Medieval Art History Terms 2 Flashcards


La
T � ne Celts

synonymous with advanced forms of metalworking group
of individuals named after a site in Switzerland where remains were
found palmettes and vines (medeterranean influence)
geometric patterns (northern European influence)


Fibulae

giant safety pins to hold up cloaks


polychrome or gem style

multi-colored gems and stones mounted within strips of gold


Huns

from Asia, leader: Attila


Ostrogoths

Eastern Goths


Visigoths

Western Goths


Vandals

sacked the city of Rome (hence, vandalism)


Foederaii

native (indigenous) allies; worked for Roman Empire


King Luitprand

patron of the arts and architecture (r.712-744) ruled
the Langobards (came to be known as Lombards)


Lombard

describes the building techniques used in Middle Ages
throughout northern Italy also new name for Langobards
adopted later


High Relief

over half of the body projects from background


Clovis I

adopted Christianity to ensure military victory, c. 496; allied
Franks w/ Roman Catholic Church


Cloisonn �

metalworking technique that uses small metal filaments and colorful
glass enamel to create a luminous surface


Viking

medieval Scandinavian culture; flourished 790AD-1000AD
designates the enterprise of going abroad on raids
vikingr=pirate


chip-carving

carving/faceting technique derived from woodcarving, designed to
catch and reflect light


Sutton Hoo

anglo-saxon excavation site cemetery 2 ships
buried there with their belongings they may need for the
afterlife


manuscript illumination

parchment paper colorful text religious
texts


Sacramentary

liturgical service book that contains the Priest�s part of the mass


Carpet Page

characteristic feature of illuminated manuscript-- contain mainly
geometric ornamentation and animal figures