Question 1

Where in his palace chapel at Aachen did Charlemagne place his throne? a. the tribune&#10;B) the apse&#10;C) the transept&#10;D) the narthex

Accepted Answer

Charlemagne placed his throne in the tribune of his palace chapel at Aachen, which allowed him to overlook the altar and the rest of the chapel from a prominent position.

Question 2

Ottonian manuscripts and ivories:&#10;A) blend Carolingian and Byzantine elements&#10;B) incorporate Greco-Roman illusionism&#10;C) show no interest in narrative&#10;D) do not convey messages of imperial power

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Ottonian manuscripts and ivories blended elements of both Carolingian and Byzantine styles, showing a continuation and adaptation of earlier artistic traditions.

Question 3

Which is NOT one of the different forms of the cross employed by Early Medieval artists?&#10;A) Saxon&#10;B) Celtic&#10;C) Greek&#10;D) Latin

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The Saxon cross is not recognized as one of the traditional forms employed by Early Medieval artists. The most commonly recognized forms include the Celtic, Greek, and Latin crosses, each with distinct characteristics and historical significance.

Question 4

What was the chief medium of the Celtic-Germanic animal style?&#10;A) Metalwork&#10;B) Leatherwork&#10;C) Pottery&#10;D) Carved stone

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The chief medium of the Celtic-Germanic animal style was metalwork, particularly in the form of intricate designs on weapons, jewelry, and other decorative objects. Leatherwork, pottery, and carved stone were also used, but to a lesser extent.

Question 5

The Gero Crucifix is distinct from Byzantine images of the Crucifixion in showing a compassionate view of Christ on the cross.

Accepted Answer

The Gero Crucifix, created in Germany in the early 11th century, is noted for its depiction of Christ on the cross as a suffering and compassionate figure, in contrast to the more hieratic and distant representation in Byzantine art.

Question 6

What was produced in a Carolingian scriptorium? a. illuminated manuscripts&#10;B) small-scale works of sculpture&#10;C) decorative arts&#10;D) architecture

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A Carolingian scriptorium was primarily a place where illuminated manuscripts were produced by scribes and illustrators. The scriptorium was an important part of Carolingian royal and monastic centers, and these manuscripts were often commissioned by kings and other wealthy patrons. While there may have been some other artistic production in these centers, including decorative arts, sculpture, and architecture, the primary focus was on manuscript production.

Question 7

Early Medieval metalwork had intrinsic value because&#10;A) It was often made of precious metal and stones&#10;B) The artists themselves were usually not highly regarded&#10;C) The gold was imported from distant empires&#10;D) The objects were always monumental in scale

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Early Medieval metalwork was often made of precious metals such as gold, silver, and bronze, and adorned with precious stones. This intrinsic value made the objects highly prized and coveted.

Question 8

Who was Odo of Metz?&#10;A) Charlemagne's son&#10;B) Charlemagne's grandson&#10;C) Son of Otto I&#10;D) Architect of the Palace Chapel of Charlemagne

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Odo of Metz was an architect who designed the Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, which is also known as the Aachen Cathedral. He was not related to Charlemagne as his son or grandson. He also served as the chancellor of the court and was an important advisor to Charlemagne.

Question 9

The collapse of Roman institutions was in part the result of the power asserted by which migrating peoples?&#10;A) Germanic&#10;B) Celtic&#10;C) Roman&#10;D) Persian

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Germanic peoples such as the Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals, and Franks played a significant role in the collapse of Roman institutions through their invasions and subsequent settlements in Roman territories.

Question 10

Which was NOT part of Charlemagne's empire?&#10;A) Germany&#10;B) France&#10;C) Northern Spain and northern Italy&#10;D) All of the above were part of Charlemagne's empire

Accepted Answer

All the regions mentioned (Germany, France, Northern Spain, and Northern Italy) were part of Charlemagne's empire, which was known as the Carolingian Empire.

Question 11

What is the term for the separate space set perpendicular to the nave and aisles of a church?&#10;A) Ambulatory&#10;B) Transept&#10;C) Circulaneum&#10;D) Narthex

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Question 12

Where was the Sutton Hoo purse cover found?&#10;A) At a temple crypt&#10;B) At a ship burial&#10;C) At a monastery treasury&#10;D) At a palace ruin

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Question 13

The Chi Rho Iota page from the Book of Kells shows:&#10;A) the relationship between manuscript illumination and precious metalwork&#10;B) the influence of Islam on Celtic manuscript illumination&#10;C) the clarity and simplicity of design in Hiberno-Saxon art&#10;D) an attention by the artist to spatial illusionism

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Question 14

Where can westwork be found?&#10;A) In the crypt&#10;B) In the scriptorium&#10;C) At the entrance of a church&#10;D) Along the arcade

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Question 15

Irish monasteries were important centers of learning and the arts.

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Question 16

Which partially inspired Charlemagne's palace chapel?&#10;A) Hagia Sophia&#10;B) Old St. Peter's basilica&#10;C) San Vitale&#10;D) San Apollinare

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Question 17

The Palace chapel at Aachen was directly inspired by the architecture and ornamentation of Old St. Peter's basilica in Rome.

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Question 18

What does Hibernian mean?&#10;A) German&#10;B) French&#10;C) English&#10;D) Irish

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Question 19

The Gero Crucifix is an example of which style?&#10;A) Carolingian&#10;B) Hiberno-Saxon&#10;C) Celtic-Germanic&#10;D) Ottonian

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Question 20

Where was Charlemagne's capital?&#10;A) Aachen&#10;B) Paris&#10;C) Rome&#10;D) Westphalia

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Question 21

Describe the influences and design of the Palace Chapel of Charlemagne.

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Question 22

Compare the St. Matthew, from the Gospel Book of Charlemagne with St. Mark, from the Gospel Book of Archbishop Ebbo of Reims. How and why are they different?

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Question 23

The best-preserved surviving example of a Carolingian westwork is the Abbey Church at Corvey.

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Question 24

Compare the figure on the cover of the Lindau Gospels with that of the Gero Crucifix.&#10;How and why are they different?

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Question 25

Unlike their Carolingian predecessors, the Ottonians did not aspire to restore the building and institutional programs of Christian Rome.

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Question 26

What are the characteristics of animal style, where was it produced, and who produced it?

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Deck 10: Early Medieval Art