Chapter 11 - Gothic

Large expanses of glass were introduced in churches of what period?

Gothic

What concept does not relate to gothic art and architecture?

Search for perfection in form and details

Which of the following are seen in Gothic arch?

A, B, and C only ( Quatrefoils, gargoyles, and crockets)

What furniture piece was used as a serving table or sideboard during the Gothic period?

Credence

This element consists of a leaf or bud shaped embellishment carved to project from finials or pinnacles.

Crockett

How do English gothic cathedrals differ from French ones?

Early English examples are simpler than French ones

Very little stained glass is used in gothic cathedrals.

False

Which of the following is NOT associated with Gothic architecture?

Few windows

What is the name of the structural element comprised of half of a pointed arch to add structural stability to the walls of the Gothic Cathedral?

Flying buttress

This element consists of a rain-spouts carved in the form of grotesque animal or human head forms.

Gargoyle

Which of the following is true of gothic furniture?

It uses solid wood boards and joined construction

The plan for gothic churches having a primary transept midway or 1/3 of the way down the nave is called a:

Latin cross

This motif, which imitates draped fabric, is commonly found on Gothic wall panels and furniture.

Linenfold

Which is not a characteristic of a gothic domestic interior?

Many pieces of furniture

Which of the following is the correct definition of great hall?

Multifunctional living space

The type of wood typically used in gothic interiors was:

Oak

The Gothic arch is described as:

Pointed

In which church is the first gothic structure?

S. Denis

Which of the following is a primary objective of castle architecture?

To defend owners' land

This element consists of a pattern created by lead or stone mullions of a stained glass window.

Tracery