Question 1

The building system using heavy square piers alternating with columns is known as the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

The system using heavy square piers alternating with columns is known as the "alternate support" system.

Question 2

How is the initial R from the Moralia in Job typically Romanesque?

Accepted Answer

The banding of the torso and the partitioning of the drapery folds are characteristic features of Romanesque art, which often includes stylized and abstracted forms.

Question 3

In the tenth century a new Saxon line of emperors, called the _____, formed in the former eastern part of Charlemagne's empire.

Accepted Answer

The Ottonians were a Saxon dynasty that rose to power in the tenth century in the eastern part of Charlemagne's former empire, establishing a new line of emperors.

Question 4

The _____ depicts the Norman defeat of the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings.

Accepted Answer

The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70-meter-long embroidered cloth that depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066. It was commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, William the Conqueror's half-brother, and was probably made in England shortly after the conquest. The tapestry is a valuable historical document, as it provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings.

Question 5

Influential for the development of church architecture, the layout or type of church adopted by the Carolingians was _____.

Accepted Answer

The Carolingians adopted the Early Christian basilica layout, which was characterized by a longitudinal plan with a nave, aisles, and an apse, influencing the development of church architecture in medieval Europe.

Question 6

_____ is the name for the art produced in Early Medieval monasteries in Ireland and Britain.

Accepted Answer

Hiberno-Saxon art, also known as Insular art, refers to the style of art produced in the early medieval period in the monasteries of Ireland and Britain.

Question 7

Functioning as status symbols, _____ are the only types of objects that survive from the Early Medieval period.

Accepted Answer

Weapons and items of personal adornment are often the only surviving objects from the Early Medieval period, serving as status symbols of that time.

Question 8

The _____ burial epitomizes the early medieval tradition of burying great lords with rich furnishings.

Accepted Answer

The Sutton Hoo burial is one of the most famous archaeological finds from early medieval England and is known for its rich furnishings and the burial of a great lord. Lindisfarne, Centula, and Suffolk are not known for such burials.

Question 9

Which image blends classical art with the linear tradition of northern Europe?

Accepted Answer

The "Saint Matthew, Ebbo Gospels" is known for blending classical art with the linear tradition of northern Europe, showcasing a unique style that combines classical naturalism with the energetic line work typical of the Carolingian Renaissance.

Question 10

_____ are pages in Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts that contain decorative panels of abstract and animal forms.

Accepted Answer

Carpet pages are pages in Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts that contain decorative panels of abstract and animal forms, often resembling a carpet.

Question 11

A hallmark of the Romanesque is the revival of _____.

Accepted Answer

The Romanesque period is known for the revival of large-scale sculpture, particularly in the form of architectural sculpture on churches and cathedrals.

Question 12

The Sutton Hoo ship burial has been related to the Anglo-Saxon king _____, who converted to Christianity.

Accepted Answer

The Sutton Hoo ship burial is often associated with King Raedwald of East Anglia, who is believed to have converted to Christianity.

Question 13

The _____ of a monastery evoked an earthly paradise and represented a retreat for the monks.

Accepted Answer

A cloister is a covered walkway in a monastery, often surrounding a courtyard, symbolizing peace and seclusion, akin to an earthly paradise for monks.

Question 14

Deviating from its model, San Vitale, the facade of Charlemagne's Palatine Chapel was flanked by _____.

Accepted Answer

The facade of Charlemagne's Palatine Chapel was flanked by two towers, which was a deviation from the model of San Vitale.

Question 15

Ottonian artists narrated religious stories using _____.

Accepted Answer

Ottonian artists often used expressive gestures to convey religious narratives, focusing on emotional expression rather than realistic representation.

Question 16

Which monastic order rejected figural sculpture in monastic settings?

Accepted Answer

The Cistercians rejected figural sculpture in monastic settings, emphasizing simplicity and austerity in their religious practices and architecture.

Question 17

What church plan was used as the model for the Palatine Chapel at Aachen?

Accepted Answer

The Palatine Chapel at Aachen was modeled after San Vitale in Ravenna, which is known for its octagonal plan and central domed structure.

Question 18

The motif of the centrally placed Christ on the Moissac tympanum references Christ as the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The motif of the centrally placed Christ...

Question 19

How does the subject of the Bayeux Tapestry stand apart from other artworks of the period?

Accepted Answer

The Bayeux Tapestry is unique because it depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, shortly after they occurred, which was uncommon for artworks of that period.

Question 20

Who did Eadwine the Scribe emulate in his self-portrait?

Accepted Answer

Eadwine the Scribe emulated the Gospel writers in his self-portrait, depicting himself as a scribe in a manner similar to how the Gospel writers were traditionally portrayed.

Quiz 6: Early Medieval and Romanesque Europe