Insular Art 2

Question 1

What is the primary use of stone crosses?

Accepted Answer

To tell bible stories

Question 2

5 colours were used to decorate the book of Durrow

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What are precious metals?

Accepted Answer

Gold and silver

Question 4

The book of Durrow uses the 'Diminuendo' effect

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

On what folio of the Book of Durrow does the 'Chi-ro' symbol appear

Accepted Answer

The carpet page

Question 6

Which sequence of letters make up the 'Chi-Ro' symbol

Accepted Answer

xp

Question 7

Which of these stone crosses is known for depicting biblical stories like Adam & Eve and the Crucifixion?

Accepted Answer

Muiredeach's cross

Question 8

Which material was used to create the book of Durrow?

Accepted Answer

Vellum

Question 9

a 'zoomorph' refers to a symbol of christ

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

What did the vikings introduce to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Silver and metalwork

Question 11

A 'refectory' was a food hall

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which of these was NOT a feature in early monestaries?

Accepted Answer

stained glass windows

Question 13

What type of book is the book of Durrow?

Accepted Answer

Gospel book

Question 14

Which material was commonly used to create stone crosses?

Accepted Answer

Granite

Question 15

Inks were made by mixing egg yolks and pigment

Accepted Answer

False

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