Medieval Romanesque & Gothic

Which era is known for its emphasis on elaborate sculpture adorning the facades of churches and monasteries?

Which floor plan did the Great Mosque of Cordoba utilize?

Why did the Gothic church at Chartres need to be rebuilt?

What is the function of the Bible Moralisée?

Which architectural style is characterized by ribbed vaults, flying buttresses and pointed arches?

What artistic technique involves soldering metal wires onto a metal surface to create compartments filled with enamel?

Which of the following was a primary subject in Romanesque sculpture?

What does the tympanum of the Church of Sainte-Foy depict on the right side (hint: Christ's left side) ?

What does the crossbow style refer to in the context of the Merovingian looped fibulae?

The following image is an example of what?

What function does the Pyxis of al-Mughira serve?

What historical event forced the Umayyads to flee to Spain, where they ultimately established the Cordoban Caliphate?

What is the significance of the alternating red and white arches in the hypostyle hall of the Great Mosque of Cordoba?

What innovation in Gothic architecture allows for taller ceilings and thinner walls compared to Romanesque churches?

Identify the following structure

What material was used to create the Bible Moralisée?

What artistic policy is adopted in most non-secular Islamic art?

What is the function of the Merovingian looped fibulae?

Why was the Bible Moralisée considered a sign of status, particularly for French royalty?

What does the lintel of the tympanum at the Church of Sainte-Foy warn sinners to do?

What is the Pyxis of al-Mughira made of?

What is the term for the artistic style that avoids leaving empty spaces and is characterized by dense imagery?

What is the significance of the eagles depicted on the Merovingian looped fibulae?

What symbolic function does the light entering a Gothic cathedral serve?

The iconic Cathedral of Notre Dame is an example of which type of architectural style?

What does the presence of a minaret in the courtyard of the Great Mosque of Cordoba symbolize?

What architectural feature in Romanesque churches served as crowd control for pilgrims and gave it a cross-like shape?

The Great Mosque of Cordoba is famous for this distinctive architectural feature. What is this feature?

Medieval European Illuminated manuscript (ink, pigments, and gold on vellum). 700 CE.  13” tall.

What artistic technique in the Bible Moralisée is described as being inspired by stained glass?

What characteristic of Romanesque architecture is mentioned as requiring thick walls, resulting in dark interiors?

What is the connection between Chartres Cathedral and the focus on Mary in the Gothic period?

What is a defining characteristic of Romanesque art?

The Bayeux Tapestry is a significant historical artwork depicting events surrounding;

Which medieval technique involves the use of gold leaf to decorate manuscripts