14th Century Art in Europe

1. Explain the Italo-Byzantine style and its influence on 14th century Italian painters.
2. Discuss the Allegory of God Government in the City and n the Country (fig. 17-14, 17-15) in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. Consider the technique, the style, the subject matter and the commission itself.
3. Who was Petrarch? State his contributions.
4. What was the impact of the Black Death on the arts in 14th century Europe? Include specific examples in your discussion.
5. Define the designation humanism.
6. Discuss the creation of Duccio’s Maesta (fig. 17-11 and 17-12). Address specifics, such as its purpose, its size, the style, the technique and subject matter. What is ts present day condition?
7. Explain the role of guilds in 14th century Europe.
8. Discuss the choice of subject matter and the placement of the images in Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel (fig. 17-8).