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