art 100 chapter 15
True or false: The periods of Gothic art and Renaissance art overlap.
True
What did the successors of Constantine do?
Established Christianity as the official state religion
In the context of Byzantine art, a(n) ______ is an image that represents a sacred person.
icon
In the year ____ the Roman Emperor Constantine issued an edict of tolerance for all religions.
313
What type of church architecture was favored in the Christian east?
Central-plan
Look at this image. What was Duccio primarily concerned with while working on Christ Entering Jerusalem, which is a detail of Maestà Altar?
Creating a believable space in an outdoor setting
In northern Europe, artists continued to work in the Gothic style until which century?
Early 16th century
Which style of architecture was created when the French abbot Suger remodeled his church with the goal of having the church reach heavenward and the interior be filled with light?
Gothic
For what reasons did the basilica become an obvious choice from which to design the basic structure of a church?
Its open structure could hold many people. The space naturally focused the attention of visitors on an altar.
What is the scene depicting Christ's followers mourning his death known as?
Lamentation
What did the mismatched towers and spires of Chartres Cathedral help illustrate?
The evolution of Gothic style
During the early Middle Ages, how did Christian scriptures such as the Gospel Book of Durrow reflect the art that was prevalent in northwestern Europe?
Through animal style and border
Look at this image. As represented in the fresco The Lamentation, Giotto became known for pioneering which technique?
Use of space
What aspects differentiate Eastern European churches from Western European churches?
Vertical major axis in orientation A central plan The influence of Byzantine aesthetics
Byzantine rulers considered themselves to be the legitimate continuation of the ancient Roman Empire and were known by the title
emperor of all the Romans
During the Middle Ages, most of the great churches and cathedrals, including the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, were built in response to the popularity of ________.
pilgrimages
Look at this image. Architects of the Gothic period used ______ as reinforcements on the major points of intersections throughout the curve of a vault.
ribs
The ______ illustrates the Norman Conquest of 1066 in 72 separate episodes that have helped scholars learn more about the events that took place.
Bayeaux Tapestry
Why is the Bayeux Tapestry called an embroidery?
Because colored yarns were sewn onto a woven background
Constantinople was formerly known by what name?
Byzantium
As a way of indicating their importance, royalty, such as Constantine and Theodora, would commission works to be put in ______.
Churches
Which are common architectural features of Christian churches?
Clerestories Naves Apses
In the Middle Ages, texts that were richly decorate and illustrated were described as being ______________.
Illuminated
The territory that was ruled from Constantinople until its defeat by ______ forces in 1453 changed many times over the centuries.
Islamic
What architectural characteristics did abbot Suger employ at Saint-Denis that came define Gothic style?
Stained glass windows Ribbed vaults Pointed arches
Constantine, a Christian, had several churches, including St. Paul's Outside the Walls, built at specific locations around the Roman Empire for what reason?
To honor God because of victory in a major battle
The Romanesque Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy was one of the earliest churches modified to include aisles that line the transept and a(n) ______ to help visitors circulate freely.
ambulatory
Where has some some of the best-preserved, earliest-surviving, Christian art has been found?
burial chambers
To emphasize the importance of the heavenly realm over the ______ realm, Byzantine art became flattened and somewhat stylized.
earthly
Look at this image. This purse cover features animal-style images and ______, which are intricately woven bands.
interlace