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6th Year Romanesque and Gothic
6th Year Romanesque and Gothic
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Chartres features a range of stained glass works, the most famous window in Chartres is ...
The Resurrection window
The Baptism Window
The Blue Virgin Window
The Rose Window
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Name the sculpture
The weighing of souls
Dream of the Magi
The Last Judgement
Flight into Egypt
3
Autun Cathedral held relics of
Moses
John the Baptist
Lazarus
Jesus
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Name the capital
Flight into Egypt
The weighing of souls
The Last Judgment
Dream of the Magi
5
What was the function of stained glass in Gothic cathedrals
All of the above
To provide spiritually uplifting experiences to the faithful
To teach the Biblical stories
To glorify the Christian Church
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Name the Cathedral
Chartres
St Denis
Notre Dame
Autun
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The floor plans in these cathedrals was normally
rectangular
Circular
cruciform shape
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Name the feature
Flying Buttress
Tympanum
Column
Nave
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Name the capital
Flight into Egypt
Dream of the Magi
The Last Judgment
The weighing of souls
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Why was the introduction of stained glass more suited to Gothic architecture than Romanesque
More talented artists during this era
More accessible materials
Taller buildings with more space for stained glass
Increase in patronage and funding
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Chartres also features 3 large windows known as the ...
Old Testament windows
Crucifixion windows
Rose Windows
New Testament windows
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Which of these is not a typical feature of Gothic Architecture
More obvious cruciform floor plan
Bright Interiors
Rounded Arch
Stained glass windows
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What vaulting system was used in Gothic cathedrals
Ribbed Vault
Groin Vault
Barrel Vault
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The sculpture above the main doorway is known as the …
Tympanum
Nave
Buttress
Column
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Name the capital
The Last Judgment
Dream of the Magi
The weighing of souls
Flight into Egypt
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The North Portal at Chartres is dedicated to
John the Baptist
Abraham
Moses
The Virgin Mary
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Why was the ribbed vault introduced
To make space for more sculpture
To incorporate higher ceiling and taller windows
Cheaper method of construction
Easier to construct
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What is the theme of the Royal Portal at Chartres Cathedral
Salvation
Baptism
The Resurrection
The Crucifixion
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What does the word gothic refer to
medieval architecture based on grotesque imagery
medieval architecture based on Biblical stories
medieval architecture based on the pointed arch
medieval architecture based on sinister themes
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Gothic sculpture was different from Romanesque due to
More realistic treatment of figures and natural forms
More relaxed, natural poses and gestures
More expressive faces with individual personalities
All of the above
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.... is considered one of the first sculptures at Chartres, depicting a sweetness and purity
St Modeste
St Madeleine
St Miriam
St Mary
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Who was St Modeste
A local saint
A significant Old Testament figure
A significant New Testament figure
A local patron
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Who constructed the sculptures at cathedrals such as these
A master artist and a team of assistants
One master artist
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The imagery depicted through these Romanesque sculptures was often
Calm and serene
Sinister and grotesque
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What was the reason for the introduction of stained glass
All of the above
Provide spiritually uplifting experiences to the faithful
Teach the Bible and lives of Christian saints to the illiterate
Glorify the Christian Church
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What does relief sculpture entail
Sculpting on an existing surface such as a wall
Sculpting out of wood
Sculpting out of marble
Sculpture that is self-standing
27
A …. is a system in place to support the cathedral ceiling
Vault
Nave
Portal
Tympanum
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Which of these is not a typical feature of Gothic Architecture
Thinner walls
Flying buttresses
Dark interiors
Pointed arches
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The artist who completed the sculptures at Autun cathedral is known as
Giotto
Gislebertus
Raphael
Michelangelo
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Romanesque cathedrals were
Large with stained glass windows
Small and blocky
Small with flying buttresses
Large with thin walls
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Autun Cathedral features
Dark Interior
Cruciform floor plan
Blocky appearance
All of the above
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Name the feature
Tympanum
Flying Buttress
Capital
Nave
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Romanesque Architecture originated in
Germany
England
France
Spain
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Cathedrals were constructed …
All of the above
To symbolise status in the town
To educate Christians in their faith
To emphasise the majesty of the church
35
Name the Romanesque Cathedral
Chartres
Autun
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The roofs of these cathedrals were constructed out of
Bronze
Wood
Stone
Iron
37
……… was extremely prominent in people’s lives
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
38
Autun Cathedral is located in
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
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What vaulting system was used in Romanesque cathedrals
Groin Vault
Barrel Vault
Ribbed Vault
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What shape were the arches used in Romanesque cathedrals
Rounded
Pointed
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Why were flying buttresses introduced
Decorative feature
Allowed more room for sculpture
To support the walls and solve the problem of outward thrust
