Romanesque Art II Answers

Why is the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia such an important sculpture?a.it is very expensiveb.it is so life-likec.because of Rudolf of Swabia’s role in historyd.it is the oldest known bronze effigy

What material was used for Nun Guda’s Book of Homilies? a.ink on vellumb.ink on parchmentc.paint on parchmentd.paint on vellum

What is an effigy? a.a sculpture blessed by saintsb.a sculptural religious artifactc.a representation of a person, usually a sculptured.a deity

When and where were the Illustrated Books made?a.Rome in the early 12th centuryb.Rome in the late 12th centuryc.Germany in the early 12th centuryd.Germany in the late 12th century

What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell?a.the life of Rudolf Swabiab.the life of Nun Gudac.religious leaders being baptizedd.the Norman conquest of England

The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below, is an example of a ____________________. a. bronze tomb effigy b. gold tomb effigy c. bronzed mummy d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is true about this metalwork? a. The artist is unknown. b. It was created by Renier in a style that seems classical. c. It was buried for many years and then rediscovered. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is depicted in the image below? a. Nobles playing games b. Nobles feasting c. the history of the Norman conquest of England d. the history of the Black Plague Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the scale of the Tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below? a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What stories do some of the Romanesque metalwork pieces tell?a.Biblical storiesb.mythical storiesc.religious leaders being baptizedd.none of the above