Art in Christan Kingdoms
Which kingdom did Asturian Art develop?
The Kingdom of Asturias
Although Latin was the official language what was the most widely spoken language?
Spanish
Who has more power than the nobels?
The monarch or crown.
What are the main charecteristics of the Great Mosque?
The use of horseshoe arches with red keystones
What is the rural style of architecture?
A building that is by itself with nothing that close to it.
What were the two styles of Romanesque art that emerged on the peninsula?
Lombard romanesque and French romanesque.
During the Middle Ages monastaries spread culture to the kingdoms through books they copied. What were the main written works of the time?
Religious texts.
When does the Knighthood ceremnoy take place?
When the apprentice (squire) had learned to manage his horse and weapon.
What was the official language of Al-Andalus?
Arabic
Where did this art form start?
The Culny Monastery in France
What is a fresco?
A technique of mixing paint with water and applying it to wet plaster.
What pilgrimage route began in the 9th century?
Santiago de Compostela
What is Feudalism?
A system where the lord would give land to a vassal in exchange for loyalts, military service, and labor.
What are the most famous buildings in Al-Andalus?
The Great Mosque and The Medina Azahara Palace
What are the names of the short arm and long arm in a latin-cross floor plan?
Short arm = transept and long arm = crossing
Mozarab art was created combining what two styles?
Visigothic and Muslim styles.
Which three cultures lived together in Toledo?
The Muslims, the Christians, and the Jews
What is the solemn ceremony?
When the already sworn lord would hand the aspiring knight his new sword and spurs.
What type of buildings did the Almoravid and Almohad empires mainly construct?
Religious and defensive buildings
What is a motif?
A recurring element found in art pieces of the time. It has symbolic significance and helps to develop a central theme.
What is a Beatos?
A manuscript that monks decorated with colorful minatures.
What led to the development of the first universities on the peninsula?
The growth of the bourgeoisie and the development of the royal government.
What is the commendation ceremony?
When the noble would promise his loyalty to a more powerful noble or the Crown and would become their vassal.
Where can you find pieces of muqarnas lattice work?
The Alhambra
What is the tetramorph?
A motif that represents the word of God through the 4 evangelist: Matthew (the man with wings), Mark (the lion), Luke (the ox), and John (the eagle)