1. Pretend that you are entering Chartres cathedral through the central portal. You want to get to the apse. What parts of the plan might you traverse in order to get there? Describe what you will see on the way. Hint: There are six architectural features grouped into three parts.
2. Compare Giotto’s Arena Chapel Nativity with that of Pisano in the Pisa Baptistery Pulpit.
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I need help with the interior and exterior plan of Chartres. The textbook makes its seem so complicated. I can't answer the question.
BTW, I didn't post the entire assignment just the two questions I had trouble with.
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Check these sites.
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There are several links in here, including one on YouTube, that may help. The fourth one looks promising, too. Read through and view several or all of these. Then you should be able to answer the first question. In addition, what's in your text? What have you done or seen in class? This is a very visual assignment.
For the second question, you'll need to make sure you have clear images of each place in your mind -- or clear pictures online or in your text. List things they have in common (those are for comparison); list things they don't have in common (those are for contrast).
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Following is the lesson I give for people who have a comparison/contrast assignment:
Whenever you are writing a comparison/contrast paper (paragraph, essay, research paper), you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Write all the information about one of your topics on one page.
2. Write all the information about the other topic on another page.
3. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each topic will vary depending on your main points. I would include comparisons (how they are similar) in the introduction and conclusion, but sections 2 and 3 and all those details will be stating and explaining how they are different.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison/contrast papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison/contrast writing.
Once you have organized your information, please repost if you’d like feedback from someone here.
Megan did you find the right answer for the Art History from August 5,2010. If you do can you share it with me? I have the same questions and it is kind of hard for me do to English is my second language. Thanks
1. To get from the central portal of Chartres Cathedral to the apse, you will need to traverse different parts of the cathedral. There are six architectural features grouped into three parts that you might encounter on your way. Let's go through each group:
Group 1: Nave and Aisles
- As you enter through the central portal, you will find yourself in the nave, the central part of the cathedral.
- Walk down the nave, flanked by two aisles on either side.
- Notice the high vaulted ceilings and the grandeur of the architecture as you pass by the columns and arches supporting the roof.
- On the way, you may also see stained glass windows and possibly some sculptures or side chapels in the aisles, displaying religious scenes.
Group 2: Transept and Crossing
- Eventually, you will reach the transept, which is the perpendicular crossing that separates the nave and the choir.
- Take note of the transept's large crossing tower, which might be visible from the central portal.
- As you pass through the transept, you can observe the intersection of the nave, transept, and choir, giving a sense of the cathedral's cruciform shape.
- Look for any notable decorations or artworks, such as sculptures or ornate altars, that may be present in the transept area.
Group 3: Choir and Apse
- Finally, you will arrive at the choir, which is the area directly behind the transept and usually located close to the apse.
- As you move towards the apse, you will notice the intricately carved choir stalls, often adorned with religious motifs.
- The apse is the curved, semicircular or polygonal area containing the sanctuary, usually designated for the main altar.
- The apse is often emphasized with large stained glass windows, depicting biblical scenes or saints, which bathe the area in colorful light.
2. Comparing Giotto's Arena Chapel Nativity with Pisano's Pisa Baptistery Pulpit Nativity requires analyzing the two artworks and noticing their similarities and differences. Here's how you can compare them:
Giotto's Arena Chapel Nativity:
- Study Giotto's fresco painting in the Arena Chapel in Padua, Italy, depicting the Nativity scene.
- Notice Giotto's use of naturalistic elements and human emotions, which were groundbreaking for the time.
- Observe the composition of the scene, focusing on the placement and gestures of the figures.
- Analyze the color palette, brushwork, and technique employed by Giotto.
- Pay attention to any symbolic or narrative elements present in the artwork.
- Compare Giotto's portrayal of the figures, the surrounding environment, and the overall atmosphere of the Nativity scene.
Pisano's Pisa Baptistery Pulpit Nativity:
- Examine Nicola Pisano's relief sculpture on the Pisa Baptistery pulpit, situated in Pisa, Italy, depicting the Nativity.
- Observe Pisano's stylistic approach, featuring a more classical influence, with figures displaying an idealized form.
- Analyze the composition of the relief, considering the placement and hierarchy of the figures.
- Pay attention to the use of details and any symbolic elements incorporated into the sculpture.
- Compare Pisano's rendition of the Nativity figures, their poses, and expressions.
- Notice any architectural or decorative elements present in the Baptistery pulpit that may influence the overall interpretation of the artwork.
By closely examining these two artworks and considering their respective artistic styles, techniques, compositional choices, and thematic elements, you can effectively compare Giotto's Arena Chapel Nativity and Pisano's Pisa Baptistery Pulpit Nativity.