Chapter 13 - Gothic
Which of these churches embodies the essential characteristics of English Gothic architecture?
Salisbury Cathedral
Abbot Suger is credited with creating which of the following churches?
St. - Denis
Which of the following is considered a masterpiece of the Rayonnant style?
St.-Chapelle
Speyer Cathedral was considered the burial church of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Which of the following churches was the burial church for the kings of France?
St.-Denis
What was the Great Schism?
When opposing popes were in different locations because of a political-religious crisis
Many Gothic cathedrals were dedicated to which of the following?
the Virgin Mary (Notre-Dame)
What were the origins of the Gothic style?
the goths were originally from Sweden. The Visigoths invaded the Roman Empire. Goths are held responsible by Renaissance artist for the downfall of Rome and the destruction of the classical style in art and architecture
The portal sculptural program for Chartres Cathedral is distinctly different from its Romanesque counterparts. Which of the following accounts for this distinction?
the prominence of Mary in the portal program
the function of flying buttresses in the Gothic cathedral
they were exterior arches that supported the walls from the nave
How were theses stained glass windows made, and how were the details added?
they were melted, colored, blown and flattened and after finishing the drawing they were cut and leaded together
The focus of both the intellectual and religious life changed from monasteries in the countryside and pilgrimage churches to cathedrals in expanding cities. Which of the following would account for this change?
It was a time of great prosperity
It is said this country did not accept the Gothic style. In fact, architectural historians question whether it is proper to refer to these buildings as Gothic. To which country are these architectural historians referring?
Italy
Fan vaulting was most common in which of the following?
Late Gothic England
What is the role of Mary in the life of the Christian living in the Gothic era?
Queen of heaven
Indicate which of the following is not a characterization of the changing social conditions in the Gothic period
barbarian migrations