Question 1

How does the Cloth Guild Hall of Bruges reflect economic power?

Accepted Answer

The size indicates the importance the gu...

Question 2

Sainte-Chapelle , with its walls of stained glass and delicate ornamentation, is the most representative church of the ____ style.

Accepted Answer

A)  pilgrimage style
B)  hall church
C)  Rayonnant
D)  expressionisticE) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 3

Describe the effect of "court style" on manuscript illumination. Use examples to support your essay.

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The "court style" in manuscript illumina...

Question 4

The portal sculptural program for Chartres Cathedral is distinctly different from its Romanesque counterparts. Which of the following accounts for this distinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The exclusion of scenes from the Passion
B)  The inclusion of the Old Testament kings
C)  The prominence of Mary in the portal program
D)  The inclusion of scenes from the life of ChristE) A) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 5

What is the significance of geometry in the work of Villard de Honnecourt?

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Geometric forms formed the "divine arith...

Question 6

How does English Gothic architecture differ from the German model? Illustrate your discussion with specific examples.

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English Gothic architecture differs from...

Question 7

How does the house of Jacques Coeur reflect Late Gothic domestic architecture?

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The house plan is designed around a cent...

Question 8

What is a distinctive feature of a hall church?

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A)  The pilgrimage niches
B)  Side aisles as tall as the nave
C)  Connected to monasteries
D)  Contained a profusion of relicsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

How does the statue of Virgin of Jeanne d'Evreux symbolize the Gothic period in subject and style?

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One of the most influential religious fi...

Question 10

Laon Cathedral retains many of its Romanesque features. Which of the following is one such feature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pointed arches
B)  Sexpartite rib vaults
C)  Triforium
D)  Flying buttressE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What is generally believed to have been the purpose of the sculptural programs of the portals of the great Gothic cathedrals? How did these programs differ from the sculptural programs of Romanesque portals? Use examples to support your essay.

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The purpose of the sculptural programs of the portals of the great Gothic cathedrals was to convey religious and moral messages to the illiterate population of the time. These programs were designed to educate and inspire the faithful, as well as to glorify God and the church. The sculptures depicted scenes from the Bible, saints, and other religious figures, as well as moral lessons and warnings about sin and damnation.

One of the key differences between the sculptural programs of Gothic portals and Romanesque portals is the increased naturalism and dynamism in the Gothic sculptures. In the Romanesque period, sculptures were more static and stylized, while in the Gothic period, there was a greater emphasis on realistic human forms and movement. For example, the sculptures on the west portal of Chartres Cathedral in France depict figures with flowing drapery and lifelike expressions, creating a sense of drama and emotion that was not as prevalent in Romanesque art.

Another difference is the increased use of architectural elements in the Gothic sculptures. The figures on Gothic portals are often integrated into the architectural structure, with columns, arches, and other elements serving as a backdrop for the sculptures. This integration of sculpture and architecture creates a sense of unity and harmony in the overall design of the portal, as seen in the elaborate sculptures of the Royal Portal at Chartres Cathedral.

Overall, the sculptural programs of the Gothic cathedrals were more sophisticated and ambitious than those of the Romanesque period, aiming to engage and uplift the viewer through their artistic and spiritual significance.

Question 12

The High Gothic nave bay, as developed at Chartres, had a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dome
B)  four-part (quadripartite) ribbed vault
C)  barrel vault
D)  perpendicularE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

How do the sculptures on the south transept portal of Chartres Cathedral reflect the High Gothic style?

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The Porch of the Confessors is located o...

Question 14

What Gothic cathedral was finished in the 19th century according to the original 13th-century plans?

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Cologne Cathedral was begun in 1248 unde...

Question 15

What pose developed by the "court style" was typical of Late Gothic sculpture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contrapposto
B)  Rigidly frontal
C)  Equestrian form
D)  S-shaped curveE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

How does the Reims portal sculpture of the Visitation differ from earlier Gothic portal sculpture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The figures are attached to the architectural background.
B)  The columns do not restrain the figures' movements.
C)  The figures are isolated in their frames.
D)  This is the first time women appear on portal sculpture.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

How did contemporary theologians characterize the importance of stained glass?

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Question 18

Many Gothic cathedrals were dedicated to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Virgin Mary (Notre-Dame) 
B)  The Holy Spirit
C)  The Trinity
D)  Christ the JudgeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

How do the Strasbourg tympanum and statues of Ekkehard and Uta from Naumburg Cathedral differ yet still reflect the Gothic style?

Accepted Answer

They both express essentially Gothic sty...

Question 20

Abbot Suger is credited with creating which of the following churches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saint-Sernin
B)  Saint-Denis
C)  Saint-Chapelle
D)  Notre-Dame, ParisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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