Monthly Archives: February 2016
The Virgin with the Dead Christ
The Virgin with the Dead Christ was created during a time of plague and war. It was crafted in ca 1300 in Rhineland Germany. It currently at the Rhineland Landemuseum, in Bonn. It is painted wood. This figure, namely the … Continue reading
Doge’s Palace
In the year 810 A.D., Doge Angelo Partecipazio of Venice, Italy, moved the seat of government from the island of Malamocco to the area of the present-day Rialto where it was decided they needed a new palace. Construction began right … Continue reading
Doge’s Palace
Doge’s Palace is a quintessential piece of Venetian Gothic architecture, located in Venice, Italy. This palace was created as a residence for the Doge of Venice, who was the supreme authority in the Republic of Venice. The palace was established … Continue reading
The Saint-Denis Cathedral
The cathedral of Saint-Denis is named after Saint Dionysius (Denis, in French), the apostle who brought Christianity to Gaul and patron saint of France, whose tomb is housed in the cathedral. King Louis VII of France and Eleanor of Aquitaine … Continue reading
Death of the Virgin
Designed on the Strasbourg Cathedral, the tympanum represents the DEATH OF THE VIRGIN. Mary, being the emphasis, is surrounded by the twelve apostles around. Christ, standing in the center, receives his mother’s soul (doll-like figure on his left hand). Among the … Continue reading
Chartres Cathedral
The Chartres Cathedral was built following a fire that destroyed the church that was their previously, in 1194; and it was completed in just 30 years. Facts about Chartres Cathedral The cathedral is located in Chartres, France. Was built to … Continue reading
History of Western Art & Music 