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Life and Death in Medieval Times - Life in the Medieval Countryside

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What was a medieval manor?

It was a village in the countryside.

What is Michelangelo's David made from?

Michelangelo's David is made from a single block of white marble.

What made up a manor?

Houses for peasants, the Manor House, the church, the mill, the blacksmith’s forge,the bailiff’s house, the farmland, the woodlands and common ground for grazing.
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What biblical event does Michelangelo's David depict?

Michelangelo's David depicts the biblical event of David defeating the giant Goliath.

How would you know that sculpture A is a medieval sculpture?

Medieval sculptures were not very realistic; bodies were long and thin; limbs were not in proportion; long, straight clothing reduced the detail that was shown.

What does the painting "Judith Slaying Holofernes" depict?

This famous painting depicts the biblical story of Judith killing the Assyrian general Holofernes. It displays many of the elements of the Renaissance paintings.

How tall is Michelangelo's David?

Michelangelo's David is 5.5 meters tall.

How would you know that sculpture B is a Renaissance sculpture?

Renaissance sculpture was known for realism and attention to detail; sculptors working in this era tried to create more realistic works; they did this by using real people as models for their work.

What does the painting "Judith Slaying Holofernes" depict?

This famous painting depicts the biblical story of Judith killing the Assyrian general Holofernes.

What does the statue of David show evidence of?

The statue of David shows evidence of Michelangelo's detailed knowledge of anatomy.

What elements of Renaissance paintings are shown in "Judith Slaying Holofernes"?

For example, the clothing of the figures is often in rich, strong contrasting colors. The attention to realism is clear in the features of the three people, and in the gruesome detail of the scene, with red blood flowing down the bedding from the neck wound.

Identify two differences in how the bodies are sculpted in the examples above.

Medieval sculptures were not very realistic; bodies were long and thin; limbs were not in proportion. Renaissance sculpture was known for realism and attention to detail; sculptors working in this era tried to create more realistic works.

What was the medieval system of farming called?

The ‘open system’.

What did medieval artists mainly paint?

Medieval artists mainly painted religious images such as scenes from the Bible, especially the life of Jesus.

What does the painting "Judith Slaying Holofernes" display?

It displays many of the elements of Renaissance paintings.

How did Renaissance techniques influence the background in "Judith Slaying Holofernes"?

It also shows how painting techniques developed in the later Renaissance. Gentileschi deliberately painted the background as black so that all our attention is on the four figures and their actions.

When was Michelangelo born?

Michelangelo was born in Florence in 1475.

Which crops were grown in the open system?

Wheat, oats and barley.

What were the two methods used by medieval artists for painting?

These were either done as frescoes (when wet) or onto walls while the plaster was wet, which was called fresco (meaning fresh).

What is one example of Renaissance elements in "Judith Slaying Holofernes"?

For example, the clothing of the figures are done in rich, strong contrasting colours.

What common theme is shown in "Judith Slaying Holofernes"?

The painting also shows a common theme in her work of women doing things that were considered inappropriate for women at the time.

What was Michelangelo's most famous work in 1501?

Michelangelo's most famous work in 1501 was the sculpture of David.

What is a fallow field?

It is a field left empty (nothing is grown in it) for a year so that it rests and restores its nutrients.

What was the main characteristic of medieval art?

Medieval art was not very realistic.

What does the attention to realism in "Judith Slaying Holofernes" focus on?

The attention to realism is clear in the bodies of the three people and in the gruesome beheading of the general, with blood flowing.

Who was Artemisia Gentileschi?

Artemisia Gentileschi, 1593–1656, was a painter in the Renaissance who faced huge barriers in pursuing a career in the arts.

What did Michelangelo paint in the Vatican in 1508?

Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican in 1508.

How did Renaissance paintings differ from medieval paintings?

Paintings produced during the Renaissance were very different.

How does the painting "Judith Slaying Holofernes" show Renaissance techniques?

It shows how painting techniques developed in the later Renaissance.

What nickname was Michelangelo known by during his life?

During his life, Michelangelo was known as "Il Divino."

What challenges did Artemisia Gentileschi face in her career?

From 15, she was undertaking her own commissions from customers. She often struggled to receive recognition for her work, and some of her great works were presumed to be the work of her father or her husband.

What subjects were more varied in Renaissance paintings?

Subjects for paintings were much more varied: ancient Greek and Roman mythology, portraits of people, and landscapes.

What deliberate choice did Gentileschi make in "Judith Slaying Holofernes"?

Gentileschi deliberately painted the background as black so that all our attention is focused on the figures and their actions.

What traumatic event did Artemisia Gentileschi experience?

At 18, she was assaulted by one of her father’s business partners. This traumatic event may have influenced how she depicted women in her work.

What was a serf’s house like?

Single rooms made of wattle and daub walls, thatched roof and earthen floor. It was small, dark and cramped (especially at night when even the animals slept in there).

What technique did Renaissance artists develop for creating a smoky effect?

They developed a technique called sfumato, meaning 'smoky'.

What common theme does the painting "Judith Slaying Holofernes" show?

The painting also shows a common theme in her work of powerful women doing things that were considered inappropriate for women at the time.

What does Gentileschi's life tell us about the barriers for women in the Renaissance?

Reflection: What does Gentileschi’s life tell us about the barriers that prevented women from becoming artists in the Renaissance?

What did a serf’s diet consist of?

Bread, Cheese, pottage soup (oat and vegetables) and very occasional meat. They drank ale (made of barley) since the water was of poor quality.

What did Renaissance artists use to create depth and distance in a painting?

Renaissance artists used perspective to create depth and distance in a painting.

Describe what the serf’s clothing was life

Women wore dresses and head scarfs and men wore tunics or leggings. The fabrics were wool or linen and colours were made from berry juices. They wore leather shoes.

What was the biggest difference in how Renaissance painters painted the body?

The biggest difference was in how Renaissance painters painted the body. Many Renaissance artists studied anatomy (the study of the structure of the human body).

What was the serf wife’s work?

She kept the house, cooked, made clothes and looked after the children.

What innovations made Renaissance art more realistic?

All these innovations made Renaissance art look much more realistic.

Did serfs get free time?

Yes, they worked six days a week but were free on Sundays and saints days once they had been to church. In the free time they might sing, dance, drink or play games in the manor/village.

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Artefact - Junior Cycle History | 9781912239382 | Gregg O Neill, et al

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