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What is the primary purpose of stained glass in churches during the Middle Ages?
What is the primary purpose of stained glass in churches during the Middle Ages?
- To create abstract art for decoration
- To illustrate Bible stories for those who could not read (correct)
- To serve as a source of lighting
- To showcase the wealth of the church
What material is used to hold the pieces of stained glass together?
What material is used to hold the pieces of stained glass together?
- Lead strips or copper foil (correct)
- Adhesive glue
- Metal chains
- Wooden frames
What are the small pieces of colored glass used in stained glass panels called?
What are the small pieces of colored glass used in stained glass panels called?
- Chips
- Fragments
- Tesserae (correct)
- Glimmers
What is the role of tracery in stained glass windows?
What is the role of tracery in stained glass windows?
How were the designs for stained glass artworks initially created?
How were the designs for stained glass artworks initially created?
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Stained Glass Art
Stained Glass Art
A decorative art form using small pieces of colored glass to create designs.
Medieval Stained Glass
Medieval Stained Glass
Religious and secular stained glass created during the Middle Ages using techniques like mosaics.
Stained Glass Technique
Stained Glass Technique
Method of creating stained glass by cutting glass into pieces and assembling with lead or copper.
Cartoon in Stained Glass
Cartoon in Stained Glass
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Medieval Stained Glass Vulnerability
Medieval Stained Glass Vulnerability
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Study Notes
Stained Glass in the Middle Ages
- Stained glass reached its peak in the Middle Ages.
- It's decorative art using colored glass pieces to create designs.
- Used for religious art (churches) and secular use (homes, buildings).
- In churches, it illustrated Bible stories, educating the illiterate.
Technique of Stained Glass Creation
- Similar to mosaics, small colored glass pieces (tesserae) are assembled.
- Assembled using lead strips or copper foil.
- Artists create "cartoons" (drawings) which serve as the design basis.
- Cartoons are passed to workshops near cathedrals.
- Workshop craftspeople implement artist's designs, constructing the panels.
- Panels are joined by tracery, stone supports.
- Tracery prevents glass from being damaged by wind.
- Panels are soldered together for durability
Preservation Challenges
- Few early stained glass examples remain today.
- Windows are fragile; vulnerable to destruction (earthquakes, high winds, fires, bombing).
- Some existing medieval pieces are reworked. (e.g., some Milan Cathedral windows).
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