Romanesque Art I Answers

Why did the pilgrimage churches undergo large scale building projects?a.to accommodate the rising number of visitorsb.to provide a clearer path for communionc.to appear more like a crossd.none of the above

What church contains the image shown below? a. Saint James in Santiago de Compostela b. San Clement c. St. Augustine’s Cathedral Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is a pilgrimage church? a. A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints. b. A church where pilgrims would worship. c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?a.ribbed domesb.ribbed archesc.ribbed vaultsd.all of the above

How did the invention of ribbed groin vaults change Romanesque architecture? a. added storage space in churches b. opened up the interior space c. both A and B d. neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which is the best definition of the term Romanesque?a.art and architecture in the Roman manner from the 10th century in North Americab.art and architecture in the Roman manner from the 11th and 12th centuries in Europec.art and architecture in the Roman manner from the 12th and 13th centuries in Europed.art and architecture in the Roman manner from the 10th century in Rome

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Romanesque architecture? a. thick heavy walls which support stone roofs b. blocky, earthbound appearance c. large but detailed in decoration d. exterior reflects the interior Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following churches contains great examples of the use of ribbed vaulting?a.Durham Cathedralb.St. Etiennec.Church of San Clementd.Both A and B

Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?a.domesb.towers c.columnsd.all of the above

Which of these does not use ribbed vaulting in its design?a.St. Etienneb.Durham Cathedralc.St. Patrick’s Cathedrald.All of the above use ribbed vaulting.