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The Humanistic Tradition, 4/e
Gloria K. Fiero

The Medieval Synthesis in the Arts

Chapter Outline

  1. Medieval Architecture
    1. the Carolingian abbey church
    2. the Romanesque pilgrimage church
      1. the role of relics
      2. Roman-style construction
      3. architectural sculpture
    3. the Gothic Cathedral
      1. functions and origins
      2. architectural features
      3. stained glass
      4. sculpture and sculptural symbolism
  2. Medieval Painting
    1. illuminated manuscripts
    2. panel painting
  3. Medieval Music
    1. early medieval embellishments
    2. liturgical drama
    3. Hildegard of Bingen
    4. development of notation
    5. polyphony
    6. the dies irae
    7. the motet
    8. instrumental music