Gothic Art II Answers

What was Suger’s purpose in reconstructing the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?a.He wanted to recreate the purity of heaven in a building.b.He wanted to create a work of art worthy of the church's holy treasures.c.He wanted to a building to compete with the Cathedral of Notre Dame.d.all of the above

What is an archetype?a.architectureb.an old buildingc.a model for somethingd.a leader

What is a lancet window?a.another name for a stained glass windowb.a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the topc.a specific window in honor of Saint -Denis

In the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, the shrines were moved from the ______ to the ______.a.crypt; high altarb.high altar; cryptc.nave; narthexd.narthex; nave

What significant change took place in the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?a.The tower was changed.b.The stained glass windows were replaced with new ones.c.Three portals were added to the western facade.d.all of the above