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Search:: Artists Alphabetically Artists by Country Artists by Century Artists by Movement The Symbolism of Clothing in Gothic and Renaissance PaintingNarrative paintings, with their layer upon layer of vivid symbolism, provided instruction to the wealthy church goer as well as uneducated peasants seeking scriptural guidance. According to author Carleton Eldredge Noyes, "What is the beauty, what the idea, which the artist is striving to reveal by these symbols of color and form? He understands that the import of the work is the idea, and that the work itself is beautiful because it symbolizes a beautiful idea; its significance is spiritual. The function of art, then, is through the medium of concrete, material symbols to reveal to men whatever of beauty has been disclosed to the artist's more penetrating vision.."Paintings throughout Western history have been used as guides in illuminating the divine mysteries of Gods Holy Word. The clothing worn by people often denotes wealth, status, purity and much more. Byzantine, Gothic and Early Renaissance paintings are rich in philosophical and Christian symbolism regarding clothing.
Red cloak, coat symbolizes love, power, church authority, wealth, nobility, royalty. The devil, demons, and those suffering from melancholy and are also depicted wearing red. Ermine stole or coat - Often associated with the power, wealth aristocracy or royalty. Blue robe, dress, cloak symbolizes heaven, purity. Saint Peter and the Virgin Mary are often depicted wearing blue. Gold robe, dress, cloak denotes royalty, purity, wealth, religious, purity saintly, holy, righteousness. A figure holding or wearing dark beads with or without small cross attached. The beads are a rosary. The rosary is part of Catholic church and symbolizes the veneration of the Virgin Mary. White dress, robe or cloak is associated with angels, Virgin mary, purity, innocence, religious, saintly, holy, righteousness. Figure dressed in rags, old torn clothing symbolizes poverty, a hermit, rejection of worldly goods. If you feel you have worthwhile information you would like to contribute we would love to hear from you. We collect essential biographical information and artist quotes from folks all over the globe and appreciate your participation. When submitting please, if possible, site the source and provide English translation. Email to millardmulch@gmail.com ☼☼☼☼☼
The Meaning of Sacred Symbols in Paintings. Most prominently featured symbols and their meaning: ☼☼☼☼☼ Search for Artists by Century Important Painters Born in the 13th Century Important Painters Born in the 14th Century Important Painters Born in the 15th Century Important Painters Born in the 16th Century Important Painters Born in the 17th Century Important Painters Born in the 18th Century Important Painters Born in the 19th Century☼☼☼☼☼ Require more facts and information about The iconographical interpretation of Symbols in Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance Painting? Poke around every nook and cranny of the known universe for information this subject. Search Here © HistoryofPainters.com 2017 If you like this page and wish to share it, you are welcome to link to it, with our thanks. |
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