Carving into hard material, such as metal, precious stone, or wood.
What is engraving?
100
A beautiful and exotic white material that could only be carved by highly skilled artists.
What is ivory?
100
A type of artwork that originally began as a natural stone floors found in palaces and houses and later evolved into one of the highest art forms of Medieval art.
What is mosaic?
100
Vikings of great rank or importance were often found buried with their collected treasures.
What is a hoard?
100
A foldable, 3-pieced artwork, used for personal devotion.
What is a triptych?
200
The "Unicorn in Captivity" is this type of medium.
What is tapestry?
200
This Medieval group discovered North America long before Columbus.
Who were the Vikings?
200
Name 2 Medieval empires or types of art.
What is Celtic, Romanesque, Viking (Norse), Carolingian (Frankish), Gothic, Byzantine, or Islamic?
200
Both Viking and Celtic featured organic, complicated designs inspired by nature.
What is intricate?
200
The most exquisite stained glass window(s) found in Paris.
What is the South Rose window in Notre Dame?
300
One of the first types of books, transcripted by monks (by hand) and made of the finest materials.
What are illuminations?
300
A type of geometric design, usu. made of tile, and found primarily in Byzantine and Islamic art.
What is tessellation?
300
The Frankish emperor who promoted literacy and was the patron of many illuminated texts.
What was Charlemagne?
300
This type of jewelry was worn to ward off evil spirits.
What is an amulet?
300
The most impressive existing Medieval sculpture.
What is Muiredach's High Cross?
400
The national treasure of Ireland.
What is the "Book of Kells"?
400
(PICTURE CLUE) This beautiful Viking pin shows the same intricate design on both sides.
What is symmetry?
400
This Islamic white building appears to be floating magically above its gardens and pools.
What is the Taj Mahal?
400
This 3-sided design is associated with the Celts since prehistoric times and later became a Christian symbol which could represent eternity or the holy trinity.
What is a triskele?
400
This book is an illuminated book featuring prayers to be read during different times of day.
What is the "Book of Hours"?
500
The "Life of the Virgin" is an example of Gothic, carved ivory and is this type of Medieval artwork.
What is triptych?
500
(Picture clue) What is this and what was it used for?
What are 5 Islamic enameled amulets made from gold gilt? It was thought that the items came from a horse’s bridle.
500
This Roman emperor changed the religious and artistic landscape of Medieval times when he accepted and promoted Christianity.
Who is Constantine?
500
This Viking hoard is the most impressive of its kind, for it features the range of their global network: 4 continents, 3 belief systems, and 7 languages.
What is the "Vale of York" hoard?
500
A type of art that was also a container for revered items of saints, (such as small pieces of cloth).