Gothic Art II

Question 1

Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 2

Why is the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis considered to be truly Gothic in style?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation

Question 3

What is a flying buttress?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an architectural structure used to provide horizontal strength to a wall

Question 4

What is a lancet window?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top

Question 5

What was Suger’s purpose in reconstructing the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He wanted to create a work of art worthy of the church's holy treasures.

Question 6

What is special about the Amiens cathedral?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral.

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

first true flying buttresses

Question 8

In the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, the shrines were moved from the ______ to the ______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crypt; high altar

Question 9

Who was Robert de Luzarches?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He simplified, clarified, and unified the plan of Amiens Cathedral.

Question 10

Who is depicted in the above image?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Abott Suger

Gothic Art II Answers