Art Appreciation Ch. 12 (Gothic art) – Flashcards
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Where did Gothic architecture originate?
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Paris
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Who had the first Gothic church built?
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Abbot Suger
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Which is NOT a characteristic of Gothic architecture?
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low, dark naves
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Which is a common feature of Gothic architecture?
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rose widows
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What did Gothic builders develop to stabilize heir naves?
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flying buttresses
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Gothic cathedrals were often dedicated to:
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The Virgin Mary
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Most large Gothic churches in western Europe were built with what type of plan?
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cross
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With what are the sections of stained glass windows are held together?
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Strips of lead
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Gothic architecture emphasized...
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verticality, light, and open space
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Which architectural element does the interior of Saint Denis NOT show?
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Barrel vaulting
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Who was responsible for the reconstruction of the choir at Saint-Denis?
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Abbot Suger
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Because of its composition and delicacy, what material was often used for illuminated manuscripts?
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Gold leaf
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A private prayer book is called
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Book of Hours
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T or F A version of classical contrapposto stance is not found in Gothic sculptures.
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False
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T or F Gothic architecture spread from France to England and Germany, among other areas.
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True
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T or F High Gothic buildings are typified by horizontality and dark interior.
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False
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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
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True
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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.
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True
