Question 1

In the Moralized Bible,the design of stacked medallions that formed the layout of each page of the manuscript derives from __________.
A)stained-glass lancets
B)altarpiece panels
C)portal sculpture
D)Italian frescos

Accepted Answer

The stacked medallions of the Moralized Bible were inspired by the design of stained-glass lancets, which featured a similar layout of stacked roundels or medallions.

Question 2

Typical English Gothic churches have __________.
A)an aron and a bimah
B)wide projecting transepts
C)short,narrow naves
D)unadorned facades

Accepted Answer

Typical English Gothic churches feature wide projecting transepts, which are the arms that project at right angles from the nave. This creates a cruciform (cross-shaped) plan, which is a common feature of Gothic architecture. Short, narrow naves are more commonly associated with Romanesque churches, while unadorned facades are not characteristic of the elaborate decorative style of Gothic architecture. An aron and a bimah are elements of Jewish synagogues, not Christian churches.

Question 3

The architecture of French Gothic churches,such as Chartres Cathedral,are characterized by their emphasis on __________.
A)the height of the interior elevation
B)nave vaults and aisle vaults of equal height
C)unobstructed views of the apse and choir
D)heavy masonry walls and dimly lit interiors

Accepted Answer

French Gothic churches, such as Chartres Cathedral, are known for their emphasis on verticality and height in the interior elevation. This is achieved through the use of pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, and tall windows that flood the space with light, creating a sense of soaring upward movement. The nave vaults are also typically higher than the aisle vaults, creating a sense of hierarchy and drama in the interior space. Unobstructed views of the apse and choir are important, but not the defining feature of French Gothic architecture. Heavy masonry walls and dimly lit interiors are more characteristic of Romanesque architecture, which predates the Gothic era.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered the centerpiece of the façade of a French Gothic church?
A)lancet windows
B)apsidal chapels
C)rose window
D)flying buttresses

Accepted Answer

The centerpiece of the façade of a French Gothic church is typically the rose window. This circular stained glass window is typically located at the center of the façade, above the entrance portal, and is often richly decorated with intricate stone tracery. Lancet windows, apsidal chapels, and flying buttresses are all important elements of French Gothic architecture, but they are not typically the centerpiece of the façade.

Question 5

Which of the following innovations of Gothic architecture originated at Saint-Denis?
A)flying buttresses
B)portal sculpture
C)ribbed groin vaults
D)stained-glass windows

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following innovations of Gothic...

Question 6

Which of the following characteristics of the choir at Saint-Denis represents the key concepts of Neoplatonism?
A)the semicircular apse and carved capitals
B)sculptures depicting biblical kings and queens
C)walls composed of stained-glass windows
D)Purbeck marble column shafts

Accepted Answer

Neoplatonism emphasizes the importance of the spiritual realm and the pursuit of the divine through contemplation and intuition. The walls composed of stained-glass windows, which allow light to filter through and create a mystical atmosphere, reflect these Neoplatonic ideas. The other options, such as semicircular apse and carved capitals, sculptures depicting biblical figures, and Purbeck marble column shafts, are all elements commonly found in medieval architecture but are not necessarily specific to Neoplatonism.

Question 7

At Reims Cathedral,the lacy framework for the glass of the rose windows is called __________.
A)bar tracery
B)grisaille
C)plate tracery
D)hemicycles

Accepted Answer

Bar tracery is the lacy framework for the glass of the rose windows in Gothic architecture, which is the style the Reims Cathedral is built in. Grisaille is a style of stained glass that uses shades of gray to create a monochromatic design. Plate tracery refers to a style of window design where the glass is held in place by a single plate of stone, while hemicycles are a type of circular or semicircular apse found in Romanesque architecture.

Question 8

In the choir at Saint-Denis,Abbot Suger's builders achieved an open,flowing space surrounded by walls of stained glass by __________.
A)using pointed arches,ribbed groin vaults,and external buttressing
B)creating a short triforium supported by exterior flying buttresses
C)enclosing the choir with a flat expanse of load-bearing stone walls
D)constructing a tall nave arcade supported by heavy compound piers

Accepted Answer

Pointed arches, ribbed groin vaults, and external buttressing were the key architectural elements that allowed the builders at Saint-Denis to create an open, flowing space surrounded by walls of stained glass. These innovations allowed for a greater distribution of weight, which made it possible to have larger window openings and thinner walls. The use of external buttressing also meant that the weight of the walls could be transferred directly to the ground, rather than relying on thick interior walls for support.

Question 9

Books of Hours are __________.
A)manuscripts for private devotional practices
B)books that include the penitential psalms
C)lists of the dead from the crusades
D)textbooks for medieval universities

Accepted Answer

Books of Hours were meant for private devotional practices and contained a collection of texts, prayers, and psalms to be recited at different hours of the day. They were often decorated with illuminations and other forms of artwork.

Question 10

The skeletal framework that produced taller and broader interior spaces in French Gothic churches was made possible by __________.
A)stringcourses and pinnacles
B)wide projecting transepts
C)the heavy walls of the nave arcade
D)rib vaulting and flying buttresses

Accepted Answer

Rib vaulting and flying buttresses allowed for the weight of the roof to be distributed to the exterior walls, freeing up the interior space for larger windows and taller vaults. Stringcourses and pinnacles were decorative elements, while wide projecting transepts and heavy walls of the nave arcade did not directly contribute to the skeletal framework of the building.

Question 11

Which of the following aspects of Salisbury Cathedral distinguishes it from the style of Gothic churches in France?
A)rib vaulting
B)flying buttresses
C)emphasis on height
D)Purbeck marble shafts

Accepted Answer

The use of Purbeck marble shafts is a distinguishing feature of Salisbury Cathedral that is not commonly found in Gothic churches in France. The other features listed (rib vaulting, flying buttresses, emphasis on height) are common characteristics of Gothic architecture across Europe.

Question 12

The rapid development of the Gothic style was facilitated by the __________.
A)crusades in Byzantine in Islamic worlds
B)economic prosperity of towns
C)Germanic invasion of Europe
D)destruction of Romanesque cathedrals

Accepted Answer

The economic prosperity of towns during the High Middle Ages allowed for increased funding of the construction of Gothic cathedrals and facilitated the rapid development of the Gothic style. The other options, while significant in shaping medieval Europe, did not directly facilitate the development of the Gothic style.

Question 13

In a stained-glass window,the pieces of colored glass are assembled using strips of lead called __________.
A)stringcourses
B)cames
C)jambs
D)lancets

Accepted Answer

The strips of lead used to hold together the pieces of colored glass in a stained-glass window are called cames.

Question 14

The Sainte-Chapelle exemplifies the refinement of Gothic architecture in the thirteenth century because of its __________.
A)elaborate and diverse portal sculptures
B)creative use of Purbeck marble columns
C)tall and attenuated nave elevation
D)expansive walls of stained glass

Accepted Answer

The Sainte-Chapelle is renowned for its extensive walls of stained glass, which are considered some of the finest examples of Gothic architecture. The windows create an ethereal atmosphere and showcase the era's focus on light and height. While the portal sculptures and marble columns are impressive, they are not as defining or unique to the Gothic style as the stained glass.

Question 15

In Flight into Egypt from Saint-Denis,the artists created the details of the faces,foliage,and drapery using __________.
A)gesso and tempera
B)vitreous enamel paint
C)a technique called grisaille
D)colored silk and gold ink

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Flight into Egypt from Saint-Denis,the artists...

Question 16

Gothic architecture was originally called __________.
A)the "French style"
B)crusader art
C)old-fashioned
D)Italian antiquity

Accepted Answer

The term "Gothic" was not used until the Renaissance period, when Italian scholars used it to describe the architecture of the Middle Ages in a derogatory way, as they considered it barbaric and reminiscent of the Germanic tribes that had sacked Rome. Prior to this, the style was known simply as "the French style," as it originated in France in the 12th century.

Question 17

The first Gothic building was __________.
A)Reims Cathedral
B)Chartres Cathedral
C)the Sainte-Chapelle
D)the abbey church of Saint-Denis

Accepted Answer

The abbey church of Saint-Denis is considered the first Gothic building, as it was the first to incorporate the pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses that are characteristic of Gothic architecture. Reims Cathedral, Chartres Cathedral, and the Sainte-Chapelle are also notable Gothic buildings, but they were constructed after Saint-Denis.

Question 18

The triforium is __________.
A)the semicircular space surrounding the altar
B)the layout of each page of a medieval manuscript
C)a mid-level wall passageway with an arcaded screen
D)a church with nave vaults and aisle vaults of equal height

Accepted Answer

The triforium is a mid-level wall passageway with an arcaded screen, typically found in Gothic churches. It is located above the nave arcade and below the clerestory.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the pose that was a stylistic signature of thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Gothic art in France?
A)contrapposto
B)fresco
C)column-like
D)graceful S-curve

Accepted Answer

The graceful S-curve pose, also known as the "sway" or "serpentine" pose, was a stylistic signature of thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Gothic art in France. This pose featured a gentle twist of the body, with the hips and shoulders offset from each other and the weight shifted onto one leg. It gave figures a sense of movement and elegance, as well as a sense of depth and naturalness. This pose can be seen in many Gothic sculptures and paintings, particularly those of the Virgin Mary and other female figures.

Question 20

In the two-page opening with the Kiss of Judas and the Annunciation from the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux,what indicates that the story is drawn from the donor's personal visions?
A)It depicts scenes from the New Testament.
B)It includes a portrait of Queen Jeanne praying.
C)It portrays a spoof of military training.
D)It illustrates the first letter of Psalm 1.

Accepted Answer

The inclusion of a portrait of Queen Jeanne praying suggests that the illuminations were created specifically for her and that she likely had a personal connection to the depicted scenes.

Quiz 11: Gothic Art

In the Moralized Bible,the design of stacked medallions that formed the layout of each page of the manuscript derives from __________.

Typical English Gothic churches have __________.

The architecture of French Gothic churches,such as Chartres Cathedral,are characterized by their emphasis on __________.

Which of the following is considered the centerpiece of the façade of a French Gothic church?

Which of the following innovations of Gothic architecture originated at Saint-Denis?

Which of the following characteristics of the choir at Saint-Denis represents the key concepts of Neoplatonism?

At Reims Cathedral,the lacy framework for the glass of the rose windows is called __________.

In the choir at Saint-Denis,Abbot Suger's builders achieved an open,flowing space surrounded by walls of stained glass by __________.

Books of Hours are __________.

The skeletal framework that produced taller and broader interior spaces in French Gothic churches was made possible by __________.

Which of the following aspects of Salisbury Cathedral distinguishes it from the style of Gothic churches in France?

The rapid development of the Gothic style was facilitated by the __________.

In a stained-glass window,the pieces of colored glass are assembled using strips of lead called __________.

The Sainte-Chapelle exemplifies the refinement of Gothic architecture in the thirteenth century because of its __________.

In Flight into Egypt from Saint-Denis,the artists created the details of the faces,foliage,and drapery using __________.

Gothic architecture was originally called __________.

The first Gothic building was __________.

The triforium is __________.

Which of the following best describes the pose that was a stylistic signature of thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Gothic art in France?

In the two-page opening with the Kiss of Judas and the Annunciation from the Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux,what indicates that the story is drawn from the donor's personal visions?