Question 1

Which of the following animals appears on the exterior facade of Laon Cathedral?

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Oxen appear on the exterior façade of Laon Cathedral. The cathedral is famous for its elaborate sculptures of animals including oxen, lions, and griffins.

Question 2

Flying buttresses eliminated which of the following?

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Flying buttresses allowed for the elimination of the tribune gallery by providing external support to the walls, enabling larger windows and more open interior spaces.

Question 3

Who was St.Dionysius (Denis)?

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Question 4

The intense color and elegance of the Psalter of Saint Louis expresses the courtly style.Which of the following can also be associated with this manuscript?

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Stained glass was a popular art form during the same period as the Psalter of Saint Louis and displays similar characteristics of elegance and vibrant colors. Additionally, stained glass was often used in religious settings, which ties in with the religious nature of the psalter. Byzantine mosaics, Italian frescoes, and Early Christian manuscripts are not as directly associated with the courtly style of the Psalter of Saint Louis.

Question 5

Perpendicular style was popular in which of the following countries.

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Perpendicular style was primarily popular in England during the late medieval period, particularly during the 14th and 15th centuries.

Question 6

Who was Jeanne d'Evreux?

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Question 7

Which of these churches embodies the essential characteristics of English Gothic architecture?

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Salisbury Cathedral is considered the best example of English Gothic architecture due to its unique combination of architectural elements, including rib vaulting, pointed arches, and flying buttresses. It also features a tall and slender spire, a hallmark of the English Gothic style. While Wells, Ely, and York cathedrals also exhibit elements of English Gothic architecture, Salisbury Cathedral is considered the most complete expression of the style.

Question 8

How did the cult of the Virgin impact Gothic society?

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Question 9

How does the house of Jacques Coeur reflect Late Gothic society?

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Question 10

What innovation did hall churches incorporate?

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Hall churches incorporated a new emphasis on preaching and the pulpit, which became the focal point of the interior design.

Question 11

What is a keep?

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Question 12

Laon Cathedral retains many of its Romanesque features.Which of the following is one such feature?

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Sexpartite rib vaults are a Romanesque feature that can be found in Laon Cathedral, whereas the other options are more characteristic of Gothic architecture.

Question 13

Many Gothic cathedrals were dedicated to which of the following?

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Many Gothic cathedrals were dedicated to the Virgin Mary, such as Notre-Dame in Paris and Chartres Cathedral.

Question 14

The elevation of Laon Cathedral differs from that of Chartres in what important respect?

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Laon Cathedral lacks a gallery, while Chartres Cathedral has a prominent gallery level above the aisles. Both Laon and Chartres have a triforium, nave arcade, and rose windows.

Question 15

The Gothic style is said to have first appeared in which of the following areas?

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Question 16

The development of the Rayonnant style is connected with which of the following?

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The Rayonnant style is associated with the court of Louis IX, who reigned in France during the 13th century and was a major patron of this architectural style.

Question 17

The Royal Portal of Chartres was carved in which style?

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The Royal Portal of Chartres was carved in the Early Gothic style, which was prevalent in the 12th and 13th centuries in France. This can be seen in the pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and ornate sculptures that adorn the portal.

Question 18

Jean Pucelle illuminated which of the following?

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Question 19

How does the Cloth Guild Hall of Bruges reflect economic power?

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Question 20

The Reims portal sculpture of the Visitation has been described as two women conversing.This is in sharp contrast to earlier Gothic portal sculpture.How is the Visitation unique?

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The Visitation sculpture at Reims is unique because it depicts the figures as actors in a biblical narrative, showing them in a more naturalistic and interactive manner compared to earlier Gothic sculptures that were more rigid and less narrative-focused.

Quiz 13: The Age of Great Cathedrals