Art Appreciation Ch. 12 (Gothic art)

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Because of its composition and delicacy, what material was often used for illuminated manuscripts?

Gold leaf

With what are the sections of stained glass windows are held together?

Strips of lead

Gothic cathedrals were often dedicated to:

The Virgin Mary

Which is a common feature of Gothic architecture?

rose widows

Who had the first Gothic church built?

Abbot Suger

Who was responsible for the reconstruction of the choir at Saint-Denis?

Abbot Suger

Which architectural element does the interior of Saint Denis NOT show?

Barrel vaulting

A private prayer book is called

Book of Hours

T or F A version of classical contrapposto stance is not found in Gothic sculptures.

False

T or F High Gothic buildings are typified by horizontality and dark interior.

False

Where did Gothic architecture originate?

Paris

T or F Gothic architecture spread from France to England and Germany, among other areas.

True

T or F The impetus for the construction of Sainte-Chapelle was the acquisition of holy relics such as the Crown of Thorns and other items associated with Christ's passion

True

T or F The term "Gothic was used in the sixteenth century to describe a style of building thought to have descended from the Goths.

True

Most large Gothic churches in western Europe were built with what type of plan?

cross

What did Gothic builders develop to stabilize heir naves?

flying buttresses

Which is NOT a characteristic of Gothic architecture?

low, dark naves

Gothic architecture emphasized...

verticality, light, and open space


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