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