Early Medieval Art
Romanesque Art
Gothic Art
Vocabulary
Elements of Architecture
100
What was the function of the Crucifictions w/ Angels and Mourning
cover for gospel
100
What is the name for a large doorway in the trancept.
portal
100
Who administrated the building of the Abbey Church of St. Denis?
Suger
100
define embroidery technique and give example of where it is used.
the technique in needlework of decorating fabric by stitching designs and figures in thread. Bayeaux Tapestry.
100
Define trumeau and give an example of where it is used.
a column supporting a tympanum of a doorway at its center. Ex. Amiens Cathedral
200
Who is the patron of the Church of St. Cyriakus?
Gero
200
Who was the artist of the Creation and Fall?
Wiligelmus
200
What is the Anunciation at the Reims Cathedral depicting?
Mary telling Elizabeth (sister) she is pregnant
200
define animal style
A type of imagery characterized by stylized animals or animal-like forms arranged in intricate patterns.
200
This added more height to the church and pushed weight to the walls of the church from the roof.
flying buttress
300
Define horror vacui and give an example where it is displayed.
crowded figures or decorations on an artwork such that there is no empty space. Ex- Chi Rho
300
Which three kings are potrayed in The Magi Asleep?
Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar
300
What is the most prominent feature(s) of the west facade of the Chartres Cathedral, France?
rose window, two spires on left and right
300
define attribute.
the symbolic object or objects that identify a particular deity, saint, or personification in art.
300
What is the plan of the Chartres Cathedral?
Latin Cross Plan
400
Name the column order and plan of the Church of St. Cyriakus.
column order- corinthian plan- basilica
400
Name style, material, and function of Virgin and Child.
style-simplified, stylized; material-oak; function- devotional sculpture
400
Name the three relics at the Notre Dame Cathedral.
crown of thorns, splinter, and nail from cross.
400
define monastery.
the buildings housing monks or nuns living under religious vows.
400
Name three elements added to Romanesque art in the Gothic period.
rib vault, pointed arch, bay system
500
What story does the Purse Cover from Suffolk, England depict?
the story of Beowolf
500
What was the main reason behind people building many churches during this period.
They feared damnation/ a horrible afterlife.
500
Which was the one cathedral not created with stone, and what material was it created with instead?
Milan Cathedral; created with marble
500
define reliquary.
A container, often made of precious materials, used to protect and display sacred relics.
500
What is the function or purpose of rib vaulting?
structural and decorative. They strengthened the joins and helped channel the vault's thrust outward and downward
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