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Gothic Painting. Student Name November 20. The Gothic Period. The Gothic style began with the architecture of the 12th century Europe was putting the memory of the ``Dark Ages'' behind it and moving into a radiant new era of prosperity and confidence.
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Gothic Painting Student Name November 20
The Gothic Period • The Gothic style began with the architecture of the 12th century • Europe was putting the memory of the ``Dark Ages'' behind it and moving into a radiant new era of prosperity and confidence. • The most noticeable feature of the art of the Gothic period is its increased naturalism
Jan Van Eyck • Lived from the year 1395 to 1441 • Flemish painter who perfected the newly developed technique of oil painting • Painted mostly portraits and religious subjects
The Ghent altarpiece • Painted in 1432 • Oil on panel • Located in the Cathedral of St Bavo, Ghent, Belgium