14th Century II — Unit test Answers

Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style? a.simplistic linesb.soaring stonework and ribbed vaultsc.detailed domes

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

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

Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall? a. Fresco secco b. Buon Fresco c. both A and B d. neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following was a preliminary step in making a stained glass piece?a.artists cut individual pieces of glassb.the painters add details with emulsionc.designer drew a composition on a wood panel

Which of the following buildings holds the Giotto fresco seen below? a. Padua Chapel b. Scrovegni Chapel c. Florence Cathedral d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is a guild?a.a group of artists that support one anotherb.a group of artists that work togetherc.an association of people organized by occupationd.a group of people interested in art

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

Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts?a.They conveyed a sense of spirituality and deep felt emotion.b.Gesture and gaze conveyed the meaning.c.They had high intellectual and artistic qualities.d.all of the above

Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?a.sculptureb.architecturec.goldsmithingd.all of the above

Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?a.a master builder during the Gothic periodb.writer of many Greek mythsc.a Greek philosopherd.none of the above

What is special about the Amiens cathedral?a.It was blessed by saints.b.It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral.c.It contains relics from Saint-Denis.d.None of the above

Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?a.clerestoryb.galleryc.arcaded.all of the above

Which of the following best describes the themes in Giotto’s work?a.traditional religious subjectsb.the Gospel of St. Matthewc.the life of Jesusd.none of the above

What was the Oseberg ship used for? a. a grave ship b. a warship c. for cargo d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

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

Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?a.Book of Kellsb.the gospels of Charlemagnec.the Utrecht Psalterd.none of the above