Limbourg Brothers
How many Limbourg brothers did we learn about?
Who commissioned these paintings
John, Duke of Berry
True or False Astrology was highly believed during this time
False, astrology was often doubted
Who influenced feudalism
the church greatly influenced feudalism and there were many parallels seen between the church hierarchy and feudal hierarchy
Who revitalized Paris after the Hundred Years War
King Charles V
The Limbourg brothers moved to Paris from where
northern Netherlands
Did the Limbourg Brothers complete this book
No, they died before the book's completion in 1416, but the book was eventually completed in 1440
The stars were important for what during this time
meteorology and agriculture
where feudalism prevalent
feudalism was prevalent in all parts of of Europe until the end of the 14th century
Who established major art centers and expanded art patronage across northern Europe
Charles’ younger brothers (John, Duke of Berry, and Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy)
What do historians believe the Limbourg Brothers died from
the Plague
What was used to create these bright paintings on parchment
tempera pigments
Astrology was deeply intertwined with what
medicine
When was feudalism destroyed in France
it was not completely destroyed until the end of the French Revolution in 1789
What did Charles do to help improve Paris after the end of the Hundred Years War
Added new city walls, fortifications, a library, expansions to the royal apartments in the Louvre palace, completion of the cathedral of Notre Dame
True or false the Limbourg brothers originally were commissioned by John, Duke of Berry
False, they were originally commissioned to work for Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy
what do the calendar pages reveal
The calendar pages reveal the social construction of the royal court and its relationship to the Church and the peasant class
What was commonly used in diagnosis and treatment
planetary positions
When did Feudalism go away in England
Feudalism was abolished by parliament in 1645 and after the restoration of Charles II in 1660
What was central to the development of art in northern Europe
the Valois royal capital, Paris, and the related Valois duchies that controlled Flanders
Why did the Limbourg brothers have a lot of exposure to materials and the processes of art production
They were descendants of artist-artisans on both the maternal and paternal side
what are the features of this book
it has 12 full-page scenes from the Labors of the Months, each with the sign of the zodiac and constellations of the particular month in a semicircle above
what drawing was created in the 11th century that related to astrology
the drawing showed the 12 zodiac signs with Christ in the center
Why was feudalism important in France
feudalism held considerable importance in reinforcing familial and societal bonds until it was eradicated by the National Assembly between 1789-1793
Art during this time period had what theme
Art had religious themes because religion was an important part of courtly culture