The Gothic period gave rise to the cult of Mary. – Why was this the case? – Discuss several specific representation of Mary to demonstrate how her role in Gothic society evolved. – How can different portrayals of the same subject have different connotations? – Why was the flying buttress important to Gothic religious architecture?2. – Select two of the following rulers and religious leaders and discuss the role they played as patrons of their culture’s art and architecture. – Compare and contrast their patronage. – How instrumental were they in the development of their culture’s visual language?
