Art Of The Middle Ages

John Canaday reconciles the art of the Middle Ages. He discusses art that projects mysticism, the medieval approach to life and death., A reconciliation of the art of the age of faith with the mind of the age of science. Subject matter is the sculpture of the cathedrals built in France after the millenium. Narrated by John Canaday., Surveys medieval art which was characterized by a mystical approach to life and death. Studies the churches of France and views their artistic contributions as reflecting the life of the period. Uses animation to compare the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture. Introduces Robert Campin's painting, The Annunciation, to illustrate the use of symbolism in revealing the will of God., , , , A reconciliation of the art of the age of faith with the mind of the age of science. Subject matter is the sculpture of the cathedrals built in France after the millenium. Narrated by John Canaday., Surveys medieval art which was characterized by a mystical approach to life and death. Studies the churches of France and views their artistic contributions as reflecting the life of the period. Uses animation to compare the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture. Introduces Robert Campin's painting, The Annunciation, to illustrate the use of symbolism in revealing the will of God., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.