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Classical - Ancient Greece and Rome
Classical - Ancient Greece and Rome
Classical - Ancient Greece and Rome
Romanesque and Gothic
Romanesque and Gothic
100
A vase that was used to store household items like wine, water and olive oil
What is an amphora?
100
What material are frescoes painted on to?
Frescoes are painted onto wet or dry plaster.
100
What is symmetry?
Symmetry means means similar parts facing each other.
100
What sorts of stories do the sculptures on the outside of cathedrals tell us?
Sculptures on the outside of cathedrals tell us Christian stories.
100
A journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person’s beliefs and faith is called a _____________________.
pilgrimage
200
Which form of government was invented by the Ancient Greeks?
The Ancient Greeks invented democracy.
200
A piece of art made up of little squares of tile, glass or another substance is called what
A piece of art made up of little squares of tile, glass or another substance is called a mosaic.
200
A posture in which the standing human figure is poised such that the weight rests on one leg (called the engaged leg), freeing the other leg, which is bent at the knee
What is contrapposto?
200
Who built the first Gothic cathedral?
Abbot Suger built the first Gothic cathedral.
200
Why did the builders of Gothic cathedrals emphasize light and height in Gothic cathedrals? What feeling did they want to inspire in people who visited?
The builders of Gothic cathedrals emphasized light and height to make people feel that they were entering heaven when they walked into a Gothic cathedral
300
Name the top part of a Greek column.
The top part of a Greek column is called the capital.
300
What did the Romans invent that allowed them to engineer domes, arches and vaults?
The Romans invented concrete.
300
What is the function of an aqueduct?
The function of an aqueduct is to carry water.
300
Which element can be found in both Roman architecture and Romanesque cathedrals
Both Roman architecture and Romanesque cathedrals use rounded arches.
300
What is the top section of windows in a Gothic cathedral is called?
The top section of windows in a Gothic cathedral is called the clerestory.
400
What is the name of the most famous Ancient Greek temple, and to which goddess was it dedicated?
The Parthenon is the most famous Ancient Greek temple, and it is dedicated to Athena.
400
What was the name of this building, and what was it used for? (show picture)
This building is the Colosseum. It is an amphitheater that was used for games and entertainment in the city of Rome.
400
Which type of column is decorated with scrolls on each side of the capital?
Ionic columns are decorated with scrolls on each side of the capital.
400
Why were gargoyle sculptures placed on the outside of Gothic cathedrals? (2 answers)
Gargoyles were a symbol of keeping evil from entering the cathedral; they also functioned as water spouts.
400
Name one Gothic cathedral that we looked at in class.
Chartres, Notre Dame
500
What are the three types of Greek columns?
The three types of Greek columns are Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
500
Which city was founded by two brothers, Romulus and Remus? Which brother was it named after, and why?
The city of Rome was founded by two brothers, Romulus and Remus. However, Romulus killed his brother to win an argument over which brother the city should be named after.
500
Name one type of Roman sculpture.
There are three main types of Roman sculpture. These are a) imperial portrait sculpture, b) copies of Greek originals, c) portraits of private citizens.
500
How did Gothic architects emphasize height and light? (4 answers)
Gothic architects emphasized height and light using pointed arches, windows, vaulted ceilings and vertical lines.
500
What is the purpose of flying buttress?
The purpose of a flying buttress is to absorb the weight of the walls and open up wall space for windows.