1. The West portal of the Romanesque Cathedral of Saint-Lazare in Autun France
contains an elaborate depiction of The Last Judgment in the tympanum. The sculptor
credited for this work as well as the charming carving of Eve on the north portal of the
same church is known as:
A .Theodore Geisel
B. The Abbott Suger
C. Gislebertus
D. Dona Sancha
2. The Cathedral complex at Pisa. Italy contains which of the following elements:
A.
B.
C.
D.
a circular Baptistery, a Romanesque Cathedral, and a leaning Campanile
an octagonal Baptistery, a Gothic Cathedral, and an upright bell tower
a circular Cathedral, a Romanesque Baptistery, and no bell tower
a square Baptistery, a leaning tower, and a boat ramp
3. Which of the following does not describe the Bayeux Tapestry?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It depicts the Norman Conquest of the British Isles.
It is a large strip of linen embroidered with wool.
It is an incredible accomplishment in terms of naturalistic depiction.
It contains representations of over 600 human figures.
4. One of the most intriguing and unusual features of the Durham Cathedral is the fact
that …
A. The timber roof is supported by a clerestory.
B. The columns are topped with salvaged Corinthian capitols.
C. The columns are carved with chevrons, spiral fluting, and diamond patterns that
were originally painted.
D. The tympanum depicts the Norman Conquest of the British Isles.
5. True or False? The Romanesque period is characterized by complex architecture with
an emphasis on verticality, stained glass, and “divine” light.
A. True
B. False
6. The clerical figure credited with the architectural innovations that would create the first
truly Gothic church in the form of the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis was…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Francesco Traini
King Louis IX
The Abbot Sugar
Britney Spears
7. Chartres Cathedral contains which of the following elements?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
flying buttresses
pointed arches
ribbed, groin vaulting
a rose window
all of the above
8. True or False? The Gothic style of architecture puts greater emphasis upon exterior
decoration than does the Romanesque.
A. True
B. False
9. Which of the following is not an important aspect of Gothic Architecture?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a heightened sense of verticality
and emphasis on “divine light”
stained glass
solid, rounded arches
10. Saint Maurice, the leader of a group of Egyptian Christians is portrayed in a sculpture
from the Magdeburg Cathedral…
A.
B.
C.
D.
with black African features.
with individualized naturalism.
with sword in hand.
A. and B. only
11. Which of the following Gothic structures best fits this description?
Built by Louis IX between 1241 and 1248 this small, two level, Gothic Chapel is the
jewel box of Parisian religious architecture.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Cathedral of Notre Dame
The Squeaky Clean Carwash
Sainte-Chapelle
Saint-Urbain
12. In terms of Gothic Architecture which comes first in time?
A. The Rayonnant Style
B. The Flamboyant Style
BONUS- Which of the following sculptural works from the late Gothic period is the
more naturalistic?
A. The Roettgen Pieta
B. Ekkehard and Uta from the Naumburg Cathedral