The Story of Art Excerpt 12, Courtiers and Citizens: 14th Century Keywords: Ornamental Small Sculpture Faithful to NatureThe artistic taste of the 13th century tends to be magnificent 14th century

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12. Courtiers and Citizens: 14th century

Keywords: Decoration small carving faithful to nature

The artistic taste of the 13th century tended to be grandiose

In the 14th century, it became elegant

In terms of architecture, there is a grand ornament

Decoration style——

On the basis of Gothic architecture

Supplemented by intricate decorative and floral panes

Achieve a unique magnificent effect

Small carvings made of precious metals and ivory

It is characteristic of the 14th century

A small gilded statue of our Lady for personal prayer

It no longer solemnly and transcendently suggests the truth

It is about inspiring love and affection

At the end of the 14th century, there was mutual exchange between various places

The rise of the "international style"

Mainly reflected in the beautiful flow of lines

and delicate and delicate motifs

From doing everything possible to narrate clearly and movingly

to express it in a faithful and natural manner

Artists' interests are quietly shifting

These two ideals do not contradict each other

Rather, they influence artists in a complementary way

The artists want to go further

I want to continue to explore the laws of vision

Learn more about the human body

They are building up strength for the great Renaissance