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1
The domes of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice are of an Oriental style, not of Italian design
False
True
2
Who were the most important artists during the Gothic ages? And when?
SERGIO AND CIAMBOLLA IN 1140
GIOTTO AND CIMABUE IN 1410
GIOTTO AND CIMABUE IN 1140
3
who built the Bell Tower of the Duomo of Florence?
The Pope
Leonardo Da Vinci
Giotto
4
The "Latin cross" was generally with 3 or exceptionally 5 naves
True
False
5
When was St Mark’s Basilica in Venice built?
between the 11th and 12th C
between the 12th and 13th C
6
After the year 1000 a. C. which was the religion that triumphed in Europe?
Protestantism
Islam
Christianity
7
Gothic art was complex but refined
False
True
8
What is the name of the relief carved by one of the few medievalartists whose name we know- Gislebertus?
Adam and Eve
The teptation of St. Paul
The temptation of Eve
9
Why were the churches high during the Gothic period?
To show that they were near heaven
To make birds enter
Because they wanted to show off
To make them look bigger
10
According to the Concordat of Worms the temporal power belonged to…
The Pope
The emperor
All of the above
11
Where are the 'Four Horses of the Apocalypse'
In a church in Rome: on the roof
All of the above
At St. Mark Basilica in Venice: on a balcony above the door
On a castle's tower: in France
12
The gothic style was complex and it showed man’s capacity to transform stone into sculptures
False
True
13
THE TEMPTATION OF EVE IS _____
a relief carved on a doorframe leading into the Autun Cathedral - France
a relief carved on a rock in France
a relief carved on the walls of the Basilica di San Marco - Venice
14
The grey walls of the churches were intentional: they allowed the colour of the stained glass windows to shine through
False
True
15
How was the Gothic style?
SHOWED CAPACITY TO TRANSFORM AN AMAZING STRUCTURE TO A SIMPLE STONE
SHOWED CAPACITY TO TRANSFORM A SIMPLE STONE TO AN AMAZING STRUCTURE
WAS VERY NICE, BUT INACCURATE
16
The windows were decorated with scenes from the Bible, telling stories of Christ and images of Saints and ceremonies
True
False
17
A classic sign of Gothic architecture are the two towers on the faces of the churches
False
True
18
Who was Giotto Di Bondone?
Italian painter who introduced the 3Dimention in paintings and more realism
An Italian painter famous for painting "La Gioconda"
A French painter who painted realistic portaits
19
After the year 1000 all Europe was hit by a wave of renewal after the barbaric invasions
True
False
20
why did art have a central role in Romanesque churches?
The role of art was to embellish the walls of the villas
The role of art was to help reinforce biblical messages visually
the role of art was to make towns attractive
21
Which are the main elements of a Romanesque church?
a Latin cross, round arches, pillars, the women's gallery
a Greek cross, pointed arches, columns, the women's gallery
22
Was the basic internal shape of a Romanesque church a triangle?
True
False
23
"The temptation of Eve" was a relief made so people would hear the sermon and understand it better by seeing it
False
True
24
Churches were built for animals that were represented as divinities
False
True
25
Why was the "Field of Miracles" built?
It was built for tourists
it was built to show the city's power and in memory of the Roman Empire
it was built to imitate Venice
26
Gothic art was born in Germany?
False
True
27
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice is built in the shape of a Greek cross (all arms of the cross are of equal length)
False
True
28
In areas with more money(Tuscany),churches were made out of green&white marble.The opposing colours of the marble helped
to be more robust
to highlight the geometrical design of the church
to resemble the colours of the local flag
29
Why was Pisa important during the Romanesque period?
Repubblica Marinara:important part of trade in Italy along the East coast
Pisa was the capital of Italy
The Pope lived in Pisa
30
Is the Winged Lion of Venice below St Mark's statue or below St Stefano's statue?
below st Mark's statue
below st Stefano's statue
31
Which were the characteristics of Gothic Architecture?
The heith of the churches -to have room for more bells
The use of colourful bricks
height of church: closer to heaven,use of geometrical & symmetrical design
32
Is the Gothic period when Europe formed their big Monarchies?
True
False
33
what did the French invent to hold up the incredibly large Gothic churches?
'flying Dutch' which support the walls of the church
Pillars which support the walls of the church
‘flying buttresses’ which support the walls of the church
34
the Temporal Power belonged to the Pope and the Spiritual Power belonged to the Emperor
False
True
35
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice is ______
an example of Renaissance art
full of Oriental influence: Venice was the trade capital of the Tyrrhenian
full of Oriental influence as Venice was the trade capital of the Adriatic
36
How many horses were there in the... Apocalypse?
3
6
4
5
37
Giotto and Cimabue worked in Italy when the Gothic period started in…
2010
1140
1000
38
When did the Gothic period begin?
1140
1954
1346
2021
39
Is the adjective Romanesque used to refer to Roman art?
True
False
40
Along with cathedrals and abbeys what was built during the Gothic Period?
the first airports were built
the first universities were built
the first streets were built
41
Who carved "the Temptation of Eve"
The pope
a merchant
Gislebertus
no-one
42
The 4 horses of the Apocalypse were the subject of a Christian interpretation associating the role of the 4 evangelists
True
False
43
One of the mayors roles of art was…
To help reinforce biblical message visually
To keep traditions safe
All of the above
To be very creative
44
Churches were the centre of the societies in the years
1055-1202
it's unknown
1050-1200
1060-1210
45
How much does "Notre-Dame" cathedral measure?
130 meters long, 48 meters wide, 35 meters high
400 meters long, 48 meters wide, 35 meters high
50 meters long, 48 meters wide, 35 meters high
46
Who was Gislebertus?
An Irish sculptor
An important medieval tradesman
one of the few medieval artists whose name we know
47
Gargoyles cover the gutters, stopping leaves from getting in and blocking them up
True
False
48
Romanesque Cathedrals with Latin cross were built between the 11th and 12th century
True
False
49
in the Medieval world the majority of the popularion was illiterate so the access to their Faith was the churches' art
True
False
50
The Romanesque churches were based on the idea that churches were for humans and had to be smaller, organised and simple
True
False
51
in Giotto's "Expulsions of the Devils form Arezzo" the church is painted outside the city...
to represent a refuge for the people
to represent its importance
52
Which are the most important buildings in the Gothic period?
castles
churches
pyramids
private buildings
53
Both paintings and sculptures were used to reinforce the biblical message
True
False
54
When was "The Field Of Miracles" in Pisa built?
12th C&13th C
19th C&20th C
11th C
55
Which was the function of the Gargoyles?
scare evil spirits away from the church, but also cover the gutters
scare evil spirits away from the church, but also scare people
attract evil spirits
56
Gargoyles were important only in Italy
True
False
