Question 1

Which of the following was typical of English cathedrals?
A)thin walls and piers
B)wide projecting transepts
C)narrow nave arcades
D)large rose windows

Accepted Answer

English cathedrals are typically characterized by wide projecting transepts, which extend beyond the nave and aisles creating a cross-shaped floor plan. This is a distinctive feature of English Gothic architecture. Thin walls and piers and narrow nave arcades were not typical of English cathedrals, while large rose windows were common features in French Gothic architecture.

Question 2

What is the slender stone bar that divides a window into smaller parts called?
A)cames
B)armature
C)oculi
D)mullion

Accepted Answer

The slender stone bar that divides a window into smaller parts is called a mullion. Option A, cames are narrow strips of lead used to join together pieces of glass in a stained glass window. Option B, armature is a framework that provides support for sculptures or a skeleton that supports a painting canvas. Option C, oculi refers to a circular or oval window or opening, usually found in the dome of a building.

Question 3

English needlework was well known outside England by the name
A)opus anglicanum.
B)mozarabic.
C)punchwork.
D)Hiberno-Saxon style.

Accepted Answer

English needlework was famous all over Europe during the Medieval period and was known as opus anglicanum, which means "English work."

Question 4

Which of the following is the pose that was a stylistic signature of the Gothic period?
A)contrapposto
B)figura serpentinata
C)column-like
D)graceful S-curve

Accepted Answer

The graceful S-curve was a stylistic signature of the Gothic period. This pose is characterized by the body being twisted and curved in an S-shape, which creates a sense of movement and fluidity. It can be seen in many Gothic sculptures and paintings, such as the figures on the façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Question 5

At Reims Cathedral,what technique permitted the creation of even more expansive walls of glass?
A)bar tracery
B)stone tracery
C)plate tracery
D)gold tracery

Accepted Answer

Bar tracery is a type of Gothic architectural technique that allowed for the creation of larger and more expansive walls of glass in windows. This was achieved by using narrow stone bars, or mullions, to subdivide the window into smaller panels, which were then filled with glass. This technique replaced earlier forms of tracery, such as plate tracery, which used solid stone plates to create decorative patterns in windows. Stone tracery, on the other hand, was an earlier form of Gothic architecture that used thicker stone mullions that were less able to support large walls of glass. Gold tracery is not a relevant technique for creating expansive walls of glass in windows.

Question 6

In architecture,what are the vertical sculptural elements on both sides of an opening called?
A)mullions
B)archivolts
C)jambs
D)compound piers

Accepted Answer

The vertical sculptural elements on both sides of an opening are called jambs. Mullions are vertical elements that separate and support window panes or panels. Archivolts are a series of concentric moldings that surround an arch. Compound piers are composed of multiple smaller piers clustered together to form a larger pier.

Question 7

What types of buildings were built in the Gothic style?
A)Christian churches
B)Jewish synagogues
C)town halls
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Gothic architecture was primarily used for Christian churches, but it was also employed in the construction of town halls and occasionally in synagogues.

Question 8

What is significant about the Altneuschul in Prague?
A)It is the oldest synagogue in Europe.
B)It was the first central-plan church.
C)It was the first university in Europe.
D)It is the tallest synagogue in the world.

Accepted Answer

The Altneuschul (Old New Synagogue) in Prague is significant because it is the oldest synagogue in Europe, dating back to the 13th century. It is one of the few synagogues to survive the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II.

Question 9

Which of the following was an innovation in Gothic architecture?
A)horseshoe arches
B)round arches
C)ribbed groin vaults
D)stained glass windows

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which ancient scholar's work became available to Thomas Aquinas and consequently changed the Church after the Crusades brought Europe into closer contact with Byzantium and Islam?
A)Sophocles
B)Plato
C)Aristotle
D)Virgil

Accepted Answer

The ancient scholar whose work became available to Thomas Aquinas and changed the Church was Aristotle. After the Crusades, Europe came into closer contact with Byzantium and Islam and began to rediscover ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, including the works of Aristotle. Aquinas, who lived in the 13th century, studied and incorporated Aristotle's ideas into his own philosophy, which had a profound impact on the Catholic Church.

Question 11

Which feature characterized a "hall church"?
A)It had a dome over the crossing.
B)The vaults of the side aisles and nave were the same height.
C)The arcade,triforium,and clerestory were clearly separated.
D)The nave roof was open-beam,not vaulted.

Accepted Answer

A hall church is characterized by having side aisles and nave with vaults at the same height, creating a long, rectangular space with a flat ceiling rather than the traditional basilica style with a high central nave and lower side aisles. It may or may not have a dome over the crossing, and the arcade, triforium, and clerestory may or may not be separated, but the key feature is the uniform height of the vaults. A and D are incorrect, as they do not necessarily apply to hall churches, and C is not a defining feature of a hall church.

Question 12

Who introduced the term Gothic?
A)Michelangelo Buonarroti
B)Giorgio Vasari
C)Petrarch
D)Dante

Accepted Answer

Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, architect, and historian, introduced the term "Gothic" to describe the architecture that he considered barbaric and inferior to the classical style.

Question 13

Which of the following was made possible by combining structural devices in Gothic churches?
A)sculptural decoration
B)taller nave walls
C)a continuous ambulatory
D)huge windows

Accepted Answer

The combination of structural devices in Gothic churches enabled the creation of vast expanses of glass in the form of large windows, which flooded the interiors with natural light. This was a significant departure from Romanesque architecture, which relied on relatively small, deeply-set windows.

Question 14

What was Gothic architecture called in its own time?
A)modern
B)Italian
C)old-fashioned
D)ancient

Accepted Answer

Gothic architecture was referred to as "modern" during its own time, as it was a departure from the Romanesque style that preceded it.

Question 15

Which is the real subject of the ivory box showing the attack on the Castle of Love?
A)military tactics
B)romantic love
C)physical prowess
D)athletic competition

Accepted Answer

The ivory box depicts the attack on the Castle of Love, which is a popular theme in medieval literature and art related to romantic love. Therefore, the real subject of the ivory box is romantic love.

Question 16

Which conveys the idea that the scene of the Annunciation in Jean Pucelle's Petites Heures of Jeanne d'Evreux is a vision?
A)You can see through the wall of the house.
B)Queen Jeanne is included,kneeling with her book.
C)The scene depicts clowns and jesters.
D)The musicians are a symbol of sleep.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is the name for a new type of church that developed in the thirteenth century in Germanic lands?
A)a central-plan church
B)a basilican church
C)a hall church
D)a pilgrimage church

Accepted Answer

A hall church, or "hallenkirche" in German, is a type of church in which the nave and side aisles are the same height, creating a single open space like a hall. This style of church became popular in Germanic lands during the thirteenth century.

Question 18

In manuscripts during the Gothic age,illuminators used columns of medallions and colors,both of which were derived from
A)stained-glass windows.
B)cloisonné metalwork.
C)portal sculpture.
D)Italian frescos.

Accepted Answer

Illuminators during the Gothic age were inspired by stained-glass windows, which featured vibrant colors and medallion designs similar to those used in manuscripts.

Question 19

Which of the following is the very large round window above the entrance to a Gothic church?
A)lancet
B)oculi
C)rose window
D)grisalle

Accepted Answer

The rose window is a large, circular stained-glass window typically located above the entrance of a Gothic church. The lancet windows are tall, narrow windows with pointed arches, while oculi are small circular windows. Grisalle refers to a style of painting with monochromatic grey tones.

Question 20

Which two new religious orders arose to serve the urban populations in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries?
A)the Augustinians and the Benedictines
B)the Cluniacs and the Cistercians
C)the Franciscans and the Dominicans
D)the Jesuits and the Trappists

Accepted Answer

The Franciscans and the Dominicans were both founded to serve the growing urban populations in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The Franciscans focused on poverty and simplicity, while the Dominicans focused on preaching and education.

Quiz 11: Gothic Art

Which of the following was typical of English cathedrals?

What is the slender stone bar that divides a window into smaller parts called?

English needlework was well known outside England by the name

Which of the following is the pose that was a stylistic signature of the Gothic period?

At Reims Cathedral,what technique permitted the creation of even more expansive walls of glass?

In architecture,what are the vertical sculptural elements on both sides of an opening called?

What types of buildings were built in the Gothic style?

What is significant about the Altneuschul in Prague?

Which of the following was an innovation in Gothic architecture?

Which ancient scholar's work became available to Thomas Aquinas and consequently changed the Church after the Crusades brought Europe into closer contact with Byzantium and Islam?

Which feature characterized a "hall church"?

Who introduced the term Gothic?

Which of the following was made possible by combining structural devices in Gothic churches?

What was Gothic architecture called in its own time?

Which is the real subject of the ivory box showing the attack on the Castle of Love?

Which conveys the idea that the scene of the Annunciation in Jean Pucelle's Petites Heures of Jeanne d'Evreux is a vision?

Which of the following is the name for a new type of church that developed in the thirteenth century in Germanic lands?

In manuscripts during the Gothic age,illuminators used columns of medallions and colors,both of which were derived from

Which of the following is the very large round window above the entrance to a Gothic church?

Which two new religious orders arose to serve the urban populations in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries?