Nicolas Bataille Vstúpte do sveta
pocitov, nie
a galéria
Vyberte si náladu a miestnosť vám odpovie — svetlo chladne alebo hrieva, rytmus vzduchu sa mení a z temnoty vystupujú len tie diela, ktoré nesú daný pocit. Všetko ostatné ustupuje do tieňa.
Nicolas Bataille
Nicolas Bataille: Weaver of Apocalypse and Biblical Visions The world of medieval art, particularly that emanating from the workshops of France in the late 14th century, is often perceived as a realm of serene piety and meticulous craftsmanship. Yet, within this tradition flourished an artist of startling intensity and dramatic vision – Nicolas Bataille (c. 1330-1405). A tapestry weaver by trade, Bataille transcended the purely decora
tive function of his medium to create monumental works imbued with a profound sense of foreboding, biblical drama, and symbolic weight. His tapestries, particularly the famed “Seven Seals” cycle now housed in the Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet church in Paris, offer a window into a world grappling with anxieties about mortality, divine judgment, and the impending end times – a perspective rarely found in contemporary art. Bataille’s earl…
