Gothic Art II Answers

What was the focus of art and architecture during the Gothic period?a.to create a church that exhibited class and wealthb.to capture the splendor of the heavens with lightc.to create new and improved beautyd.all of the above

Why was the Salisbury Cathedral moved to its current location?a.The original church burned down.b.The wind on the hilltop howled so loudly that the clergy could not hear themselves sing.c.The original church was too small. d.all of the above

At what building can the image below be found?

What is the purpose of a flying buttress?

How does Salisbury Cathedral differ from most of the French Gothic Cathedrals?

What is pictured below?

What is Abbot Suger holding in the image below?

What was Abbot Suger’s history with St. Denis that made him so interested in its preservation?

What decorative sculptures are located on the central portal of the Amiens Cathedral, seen below?

Why was Amiens Cathedral such an important building?a.It was the last Gothic style cathedral ever built.b.It housed the relics of Saint John the Baptist.c.It contained the first example of a rose window.d.all of the above