Gothic Art II Answers

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What distinctively “Gothic” feature can be seen in the image below?

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A
clerestory windows
B
the rounded windows
C
first true flying buttresses
D
none of the above
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What innovative suggestions from Abbot Suger can be seen in the image below?

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A
the shape of the arches
B
the triangles on the middle columns
C
the details of the sculptures and the rose stained glass window
D
none of the above
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Two cathedrals are pictured above: The Cathedral of Notre Dame on the left, and Amiens Cathedral on the right. Based on the images, which of the following is the major difference between the two cathedrals?

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The windows are shaped differently.
B
Notre Dame emphasizes horizontal lines, while Amiens emphasizes vertical lines.
C
The arches are shaped differently.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?

A
sculpture
B
architecture
C
goldsmithing
D
all of the above
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Why is the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis considered to be truly Gothic in style?

A
the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation
B
the arched windows, the narrow nave, and the separate altar
C
the pulpit and the raised altar
D
none of the above

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