The art of the Burgundian Netherlands c. 1360-1480
Explore how the extravagant lifestyle of the Burgundian court provided opportunities for an opulent Burgundian style to be developed and disseminated across Europe in the late middle ages and into the renaissance.
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At the zenith of their powers the Dukes of Burgundy controlled lands covering what is now Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and part of northern France. They were descended from the French royal house of Valois. They reigned from 1384, when Philip the Bold (1342-1404) became the first Valois duke of Burgundy. Their rule ended in 1477, when the duchy of Burgundy reverted to France, and the Netherlands passed to the Habsburg dynasty. Their rule ended in 1477, when the duchy of Burgundy reverted to France, and the Netherlands passed to the Habsburg dynasty. By this time, the art patronised by this duchy had profoundly impacted the art of Europe.
The patronage of the Dukes of Burgundy, their court, and the wealthy merchants who traded from and within their lands inspired some of the most talented artists of the period. The dukes’ vast financial resources created one of the most sophisticated courts in Europe. From 1441, the court was based in Brussels, but the impact of Burgundian patronage, with its taste for luxury goods and display, was widespread, stimulating the arts throughout the region. The Burgundian style spans the so-called International Gothic through to Northern Renaissance.
Court pageantry included ceremonial processions, ducal weddings, court entertainments, banquets and meetings of the Order of the Golden Fleece. All were celebrated with extravagant decorations and grand civic tournaments. Manuscript illumination flourished under the Dukes of Burgundy and provides us with glimpses of Burgundian court ceremony. The pomp and ceremony required by the dukes stimulated local crafts and industries, such as the production of panel paintings, metalwork for armour and weapons, stone sculpture for funeral monuments, gold and silver work, enamels and ivories for everyday and ceremonial objects, and large tapestries.
What will we cover?
· The historical origins of the Valois dukes of Burgundy and their patronage
· Manuscript illumination: what it tells us about the life of the Burundian court
· Sculpture: the Chartreuse de Champmol in Dijon
· The Burgundian Style: in metalwork, tapestry and the decorative arts
· Burgundian artists including Jan van Eyck, Petrus Christus, Hans Memling, and Gerard Davi.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
· Discuss how the Burgundian court used art to consolidate its political influence
· Give two examples of how the lifestyle of the Burgundian Court and its art can be seen in manuscript illumination
· List three elements of the Burgundian style and give examples of their use.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for all levels.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations and health and safety information. You will be invited to join group discussions. You should be comfortable using Zoom basic functions like microphone, camera and chat.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught with lecture, slide presentations and group discussions. Handouts will be provided by your tutor to support your learning on the course; these handouts will be available online/digitally for download, via a Google Classroom. You will be invited to join the Google Classroom within a week of the start of the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs, but you are advised to bring a notebook to the classes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Art and identity: from the High Renaissance to the Reformation In depth: early Renaissance Art in Renaissance France Art of the Northern Renaissance.
Julia Musgrave got her first degree in Chemical Engineering and went on to become a Chartered Information Systems Engineer and IT project manager. In 2008 she decided that life was too short for just one career and decided to become an art historian. She now has a Graduate Diploma in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and an MLitt in ‘Art, Style and Design: Renaissance to Modernism, c.1450 – c.1930’ from the University of Glasgow. She gained her Ph.D. at the University of York for her research into the involvement of Roger Fry, the Bloomsbury Group, and the social networks of the British art world in the development of the Contemporary Art Society from 1910 to 1939. She teaches Art History at the City Literary Institute (City Lit) and the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institute (HLSI). She is also an accredited Arts Society lecturer. Julia is a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) and UK Secretary and Treasurer for Masicorp UK an NGO that provides educational resources for the township of Masiphumelele in South Africa.
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The Burgundian style spans the so-called International Gothic through to Northern Renaissance.<br><br>Court pageantry included ceremonial processions, ducal weddings, court entertainments, banquets and meetings of the Order of the Golden Fleece. All were celebrated with extravagant decorations and grand civic tournaments. Manuscript illumination flourished under the Dukes of Burgundy and provides us with glimpses of Burgundian court ceremony. 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They were descended from the French royal house of Valois. They reigned from 1384, when Philip the Bold (1342-1404) became the first Valois duke of Burgundy. Their rule ended in 1477, when the duchy of Burgundy reverted to France, and the Netherlands passed to the Habsburg dynasty. Their rule ended in 1477, when the duchy of Burgundy reverted to France, and the Netherlands passed to the Habsburg dynasty. By this time, the art patronised by this duchy had profoundly impacted the art of Europe.<br><br>The patronage of the Dukes of Burgundy, their court, and the wealthy merchants who traded from and within their lands inspired some of the most talented artists of the period. The dukes’ vast financial resources created one of the most sophisticated courts in Europe. From 1441, the court was based in Brussels, but the impact of Burgundian patronage, with its taste for luxury goods and display, was widespread, stimulating the arts throughout the region. The Burgundian style spans the so-called International Gothic through to Northern Renaissance.<br><br>Court pageantry included ceremonial processions, ducal weddings, court entertainments, banquets and meetings of the Order of the Golden Fleece. All were celebrated with extravagant decorations and grand civic tournaments. Manuscript illumination flourished under the Dukes of Burgundy and provides us with glimpses of Burgundian court ceremony. The pomp and ceremony required by the dukes stimulated local crafts and industries, such as the production of panel paintings, metalwork for armour and weapons, stone sculpture for funeral monuments, gold and silver work, enamels and ivories for everyday and ceremonial objects, and large tapestries.Explore how the extravagant lifestyle of the Burgundian court provided opportunities for an opulent Burgundian style to be developed and disseminated across Europe in the late middle ages and into the renaissance.· The historical origins of the Valois dukes of Burgundy and their patronage<br><br>· Manuscript illumination: what it tells us about the life of the Burundian court<br><br>· Sculpture: the Chartreuse de Champmol in Dijon<br><br>· The Burgundian Style: in metalwork, tapestry and the decorative arts<br><br>· Burgundian artists including Jan van Eyck, Petrus Christus, Hans Memling, and Gerard Davi.· Discuss how the Burgundian court used art to consolidate its political influence<br><br>· Give two examples of how the lifestyle of the Burgundian Court and its art can be seen in manuscript illumination<br><br>· List three elements of the Burgundian style and give examples of their use.This course is suitable for all levels.<br><br>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations and health and safety information. You will be invited to join group discussions. You should be comfortable using Zoom basic functions like microphone, camera and chat.<p>You will be taught with lecture, slide presentations and group discussions. Handouts will be provided by your tutor to support your learning on the course; these handouts will be available online/digitally for download, via a Google Classroom. You will be invited to join the Google Classroom within a week of the start of the course.</p><p></p>There are no other costs, but you are advised to bring a notebook to the classes.Art and identity: from the High Renaissance to the Reformation<br>In depth: early Renaissance<br>Art in Renaissance France<br>Art of the Northern Renaissance.Art historyEarly modern worldconfigurable
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