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Defining Gothic painting faces a double problem, first, the precise boundaries between Gothic and Renaissance and on the other, to clarify the relationship between Italy and Northern Europe, in particular with the work of the early Dutch.

Indeed, the Gothic period lasted about three centuries and during that long period the paint has different characteristics according to different European regions in which it developed. Such marked differences exist between, for example the painting done in Italy during the trescento and the rest of Europe that talks about different styles. Thus, the evolution of Gothic painting are four phases or styles: Gothic linear or Franco-Gothic, Italian -Gothic or Trecenta , international and flamenco. At the end of were a number of artists who refused to accept the influence of the Renaissance and continued the tradition Gothic, giving rise to what is called late Gothic.

GOTHIC STYLE LINEAR O FRANCO-GOTHIC.
The first style called "linear" or "Franco-Gothic" in France and northern Spain. It begins in the thirteenth century and persists well into the fourteenth century , is characterized by the importance it attaches to the lines in that limit or fall brightly colored surfaces. The color is flat and tonal value, a lot of color gold and Byzantine influence is perceived. In the interpretation of the dominant themes naive naturalism and religious message reaches the viewer through a gracious and beautiful art.

This style was widely used in the glass and miniatures. In the early highlights windows of the cathedrals of Chartres , Bourges, Tours and the Sainte Chapelle of Paris , among others.

Chartres Cathedral has 175 windows, including 3 rosettes, made mostly during the XIII century . The windows puzzle pieces form a glass Color mounted on a lead frame, each scene is enclosed in a frame. The figures are few and simple, to better instruct the believer. The colors are bright-red, blue, yellow, green-blue dominated. The windows are divided into three categories. The lower windows tell stories of lives and stories of the Bible, breaking them down into smaller panels, the high figures of saints listed treated monumental, and finally, the 3 large rosettes declare the glory of Christ and the Virgin.

For thumbnails, we note that the illuminated manuscripts of this period se caracterizan por los encuadramientos arquitectónicos - influencia de los vitrales -, la viveza
cromática y los adornos de tipo vegetal, ejemplo son las biblias historiadas y los salterios

Embalsamiento de Cristo y las tres Marías al pie del sepulcro. Miniatura del Salterio de Ingeborg . (30,4 x 20,4 cm.) 1213 aprox . El Psalter or prayer book belonged to Queen Ingeborg , a native of Denmark and second wife of King Felipe Augustus. The queen had been divorced from her husband and reconciliation occurred in 1213, surely the Psalter was a gift from Reconciliation. The colors used are Byzantine inspiration, but it relieves the rigidity of the forms with the movement of the figures and the folds of the garments. The characters maintain serenity and dignity. The framework is minimal and reflects the taste of the French royal court.

Front Avia . Painting on wood, anonymous, Siglo XII . In the central part shows the Virgin and Child under a tri-lobed arch whose spandrels are two angels. On the sides depict scenes from the life of Mary in the upper left is the Annunciation and the Visitation, at the bottom the Adoration of the Magi. On the right side is shown, above and below the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. The bright colors and precise drawing are the main features.