The center of the church where the congregation met
100
Describe the exterior of a castle. (must name at least 2)
no windows, thick outter walls, narrow slots to shoot arrows out of, had moats, had drawbridges
100
Where do we see the main difference in Romanesque and Gothic architecture?
In the arches
100
What is the name for the colored glass used in Gothic churches?
Stained glass
200
What are the three periods that historians divided the Middle Ages into?
Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic
200
What is a cloister?
The garden or courtyard area in a monastery where monks went to study and pray
200
Why was life in castles not very comfortable? (must name at least two)
Because they were mainly used for protection; had dark, narrow hallways, steep steps, not much furniture, fireplace was only means of warmth, not much decoration
200
What type of arches did both romanesque and gothic style churches have?
Romanesque- rounded
Gothic- pointed
200
On what area of the columns inside church, had little relief sculptures on it? (must give exact name)
Capital
300
Because Medieval people's minds were fixed on preparing for life after death, the Middle Ages could also be called what?
The Age of Faith
300
Describe what an illuminated manuscript is and why they were important in Medieval times.
An illuminated manuscript was a manuscript or biblical text was "illuminated" or illustrated with pictures and symbols. They were important because many people during this time could not read and the pictures helped them understand the lesson from the text.
300
What was a long journey that signified religious devotion?
A pilgrimage
300
Who invented Gothic style?
Abott Suger
300
What was the name of the half circle area above a church door, that had religious art carved into it?
Tympanum
400
The crowing of who, and in what year, marked the beginning of the Middle Ages/ Early Medieval period?
Charlemagne in 800 AD
400
The basic style church still being used was the ______________. But they changed a little by adding a __________to the front.
basilica, transept
400
What was the best example of Romanesque architecture?
St. Sernin
400
What is the name of the exterior support used in Gothic churches?
Buttress or flying buttress
400
What was usually depicted in stained glass? (must name at least 2)
Stories from the bible, the lives of saints, zodiac signs, important people from society
500
What were four accomplishments during the Middle Ages that have helped us in the modern world?
Common law, modern language, nation states, parliamentary government
500
Where were monasteries located?
Remote (far away/ hard to get to) places
500
What are the four common features of Romanesque art? (must name at least 3)
-Easy to read messages
-Flat
-Colorful shapes
-Bold use of line
500
What is the name for the rounded windows in Gothic churches?
Rose windows
500
Who painted the Maesta Alter- Christ Entering Jeruselum? And how did they paint it?
Duccio (Du-choo) painted it, and he painted it on one large wooden panel and many small wooden panels