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Art History Exam 2

Art History, B. Edwards, TEST 2

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The Early Middle Ages are associated with all of the following: 1) the lingering effects of the Roman Empire's collapse 2) the expansion of Germanic tribes across Europe 3) the spread of Muslims and Islamic influence into Europe (NOT: the establishment of strong nation-states under powerful kings)
Of what do early Islamic paintings mainly consist? abstract geometric and floral patterns
Two features all mosques share are the: sahn and qibla
What is a minaret? a tower from which a crier calls Muslims to prayer
What is a mihrab? a small niche indicating the direction toward Mecca
In the 16th century, the Great Mosque of Cordoba was damaged by: the construction of a Christian cathedral inside it
The culture of northern Europe in the early Middle Ages could best be described as: Germanic
The "Hiberno" in Hiberno-Saxon artwork refers to: Ireland
Probably the most famous medieval Hiberno-Saxon manuscript is the Book of Kell
Illuminated manuscripts were often made on high-quality calfskin parchment known as: vellum
Illuminated manuscripts evidenced all of the following qualities: 1) interlacing patterns 2) optical illusions 3) religious symbolism (NOT: surface depth)
The following statements about Charlemagne are true: 1) He established a unified code of laws for his empire 2) he instituted a program to improve education in his realm 3) he established a political organization based on that of ancient Rome (FALSE: he replaced Latin with German as the language of schol
The equestrian statuette of Charlemagne from MEtz exemplifies the Frankish king;s attempt to identify himself with the: emperors of Rome
Who designed the palace Chapel at Charlemagne's imperial capital? Odo
What architectural feature did Charlemagne's palace chapel share with the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna? central planning
In the late 18th century, Charlemagne moved his capital to which city, where he had an impressive palace chapel built? Aachen
The tympanums of the Royal Portal at Chartres depict scenes from: the New Testament
Until 1890, the tallest building in the world was a Gothic cathedral located where? Chartres
As reflected in the differences between the door jamb statues on the west side of Chartres and those on its south, High High Gothic statues were more naturalistic
The following are TRUE statements about cathedrals: 1) By definition, they served as the seats of bishops 2) They were owned by towns or cities 3) They developed their own schools and
To whom were most French Gothic cathedrals dedicated? the Virgin Mary
What were the most common colors used in Gothic stained-glass windows? blue and red
What is the term for the iron frame that holds together individual units in a stained-glass window? armature
The following elements are a part of a Gothic structure's skeleton: buttress, pier, rib
High Gothic cathedrals were measured according to which two criteria? luminosity and height
Each series of images circling the rose window on the north transept of Chartres consists of how many images? 12
The following groups are represented in the arches of the Royal Portal of Chartres: The seven Liberal Arts Old Testament kings and queens the signs of the zodiac
The following architectural features were a standard part of GOthic architecture rib vaults, compund piers, flying buttresses
What term was used to identify the infilling, or surface, of a vault? web
Which region of Europe adopted the Gothic style last and abandoned it the soonest? Italy
Which of the following organizing principles is typical of Gothic manuscript illuminations? laypeople positioned below saints and clergy
Who is credited with inventing Gothic style? Suger
Where did the Gothic style originate? France
The following statements about Gothic architecture are true: 1) It was based partly on musical and mathematical ratios 2) It was designed to reflect both spirituality and the divine right of kings
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