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Potpourri
Architecture
Chartres
Later Developments
Religious Iconography
100
He is credited with the invention of the Gothic Style.
Who is Abbot Suger
100
This replaces the barrel vaults of the Romanesque architecture.
What is rib vaults
100
Why was Chartres constructed on an elevated site?
What is to enhance its visibility
100
What cathedral was the next to be built after Chartres?
What is Reims
100
What figures are represented in the door jambs of the Reims Cathedral?
What is Mary, Gabriel and Elizabeth
200
What two colors are prominent in the windows of Gothic Cathedrals?
What is blue and red
200
The use of ________ reflects the intention to convey God's presence through light and color.
What is stained glass windows?
200
What are the three doors located on the west facade of Chartres known as?
What is the royal portal
200
What is different about the arches at Reims as compared to those at Chartres?
What is they are taller and thinner
200
What do the twelve shapes around the rose window of Chartres reference?
What is the 12 Apostles
300
What is the origin of the word Masterpiece?
What is guild masters judging a piece of a craftsman's work
300
What is the surface of a vault?
What is webbing
300
Why is one of Chartres' towers taller than the other?
What is they were built in different styles, Early and Late Gothic
300
____________ is a chapel that is an example of the use of light in Gothic architecture.
What is Sainte-Chappelle
300
What evangelist is represented as the eagle?
Who is John
400
The depiction of King David, Bathsheba and King Louis can be found in what text?
What is the Saint Louis Psalter?
400
This was considered the largest economic enterprise of the Gothic era
What is cathedrals
400
How tall are Chartre's Ceiling Vaults?
What is 120 feet
400
What element of architecture distinguishes English Gothic from French Gothic?
What is a chapter house
400
On what facade is the Second Coming of Christ depicted?
What is the west facade
500
What country was the Gothic Style short-lived in?
What is Italy
500
Where was the first european cathedral with ribbed vaults and pointed arches?
What is Durham
500
This can be found on the front entrance wall of almost all Gothic Cathedrals.
What is a rose window
500
What was the world's tallest building until 1890?
What is the Cologne Cathedral
500
What represents the holy trinity in the architecture of Chartres?
What is the repetitions of triple elements