Art History AT 105 Quiz 6
True
Gothic style in England typically uses a wide, flat facade as opposed to the tall, narrow facade seen in France. True False
True
In contrast to the bulkier style of Romanesque architecture, Gothic style can be described as light and delicate. True False
flying buttresses
The _____ is a form of exterior support applied to many Gothic churches that allowed builders to increase the height of the church and the size of the windows. a. flying buttresses b. scaffolding c. strip buttress d. prop
contrapposto
The pose known as _____ indicating a weight shift in the body returns to use in 14th century sculpture. a. contrapposto b. chiaroscuro c. intaglio d. tempera
the Virgin and Child in majesty
A maestá is a depiction of a. the Virgin and Child in majesty b. the Annunciation c. the Resurrection d. the Nativity
True
Artworks with more secular subjects such as Lorenzetti's Effects of Good Government in the City and in the Country become more common in Italy during the 14th century as the culture shifts to a more worldly focus. True False
gallery
As the Gothic style evolves, the _____ is eliminated from the nave wall, providing more space for larger clerestory windows. a. gallery b. triforium c. clerestory d. arcade
wet plaster
In the fresco technique, the artist paints on a. wet plaster b. concrete c. canvas d. wood
Greek & Roman
Many sculptors of the late medieval era such as Nicola Pisano drew some of their inspiration from the style of _____ art. a. Chinese b. Greek & Roman c. Carolingian d. Egyptian
St Denis
Redesigned in the 12th century, _____ is considered to be the birthplace of Gothic style. a. Reims Cathedral b. St Denis c. Chartres Cathedral d. Beauvais Cathedral
the Virgin Mary
The rose window typically found on the facade of a Gothic church is dedicated to a. no one b. Christ c. the Holy Spirit d. the Virgin Mary
chiaroscuro
The technique of using lighter and darker colors to indicate areas of light and shadow, creating the illusion of three-dimensional form is known as _____. a. chiaroscuro b. primavera c. tenebrism d. gesso
Byzantine
The work of the 14th century artist Duccio strongly resembles the art of the _____ culture. a. Greek b. Roman c. Byzantine d. Egyptian
thick walls and small windows
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gothic architecture? a. the rose window b. the flying buttress c. the pointed arch d. thick walls and small windows
domes
_____ were a common feature of Italian Romanesque and Gothic style not seen in northern churches. a. rose windows b. domes c. flying buttresses d. air conditioners