ART187 - Chapter 16 Quiz

The Norman conquest of England / Battle of Hastings

What is the subject of the Bayeux Embroidery? The Last Judgment The visions of Hildegard von Bingen The First Crusade The Norman conquest of England / Battle of Hastings

groin vaulting

Durham Cathedral contains an early example of _____________ in the nave. groin vaulting barrel vaulting a dome fan vaulting

The Last Judgement or Christ in Majesty

In a Romanesque church, what subject would you expect to find in the tympanum of the central portal of the western facade? The Last Judgment or Christ in Majesty The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ The Nativity of Christ The Annunciation to the Virgin Mary

stylized-- the Romanesque artist was more concerned with visual effects and symbolic meaning than naturalistic representation.

In general, Romanesque sculpture can be described as: naturalistic-- the Romanesque artist was concerned with representing the natural world around them with great fidelity. stylized-- the Romanesque artist was more concerned with visual effects and symbolic meaning than naturalistic representation. aniconic-- Christians in the Romanesque period didn't create figural imagery, except on the rarest of occasions. small scale-- the Romanesque period is not know for its monumental sculpture.

False

Most scholars believe that the sacred images of the Scivias were painted by Hildegard von Bingen herself. True or False?

all of the above

Which of these factors contributed to the large number of churches built during the Romanesque era? The fact that the world had not ended in the year 1000, as many had feared. The need for buildings to house precious sacred relics, so pilgrims could come to venerate them. The growth of monasticism, which required more churches to be built to accommodate the growing number of priests and monks. all of the above

Cathedral of St. James

Which of these plans contains the typical features of a Romanesque pilgrimage church? Old St. Peter's Basilica Cathedral of St. James San Vitale

It is sparse and ascetic, not containing any sculptural ornamentation, frescoes, or mosaics.

Which of these statements is true of Romanesque Cistercian architecture? It is grandiose and opulent, containing a huge number of stained glass windows. It is generally small scale-- the Cistercians built some of the smallest churches in medieval Europe. It is sparse and ascetic, not containing any sculptural ornamentation, frescoes, or mosaics. It is characterized by the use of polychrome marble and classical architectural motifs, influenced by the architecture of Early Christian Rome.

polychrome marble and classical architectural motifs

Which of these traits are characteristic of Italian Romanesque architecture? stone vaulted ceilings polychrome marble and classical architectural motifs stained glass windows flying buttresses

heavy masonry walls

Which of these traits is most characteristic of Romanesque architecture? pointed arches stained glass windows heavy masonry walls brightly lit interiors