Early Medieval Art II

Question 1

Why was the Book of Ebbo so unique in its style compared to Ottonian manuscripts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Ebbo Gospels used expressive, dynamic brushstrokes and energetic figures from the Reims school, creating an emotional, illusionistic style unlike the calmer, more static Ottonian manuscripts.

Question 2

Which of the following describes a scribe?a.someone who writes the manuscriptsb.someone who copies the work of the author by handc.someone that corrects the errors on the manuscriptd.none of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

List three artistic tasks the monks and nuns performed.

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illuminating manuscripts, copying texts, carving ivory or wood

Question 4

What is the name of this page from the Book of Kells? a. Chi Rhi Iota b. Cho Rho Iota c. Chi Rho Iota d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 5

The Aachen Gospels of Otto III, part of which is shown above, is an example of what kind of manuscript?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

An Ottonian manuscript.

Early Medieval Art II Answers

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