Question 1

________ is a pattern or patterns formed by intricately interwoven ribbons or bands.

Accepted Answer

A)   Narthex
B)   Interlace
C)   Illumination
D)   Embroidery
E)   AmbulatoryF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

In his painting ________, the artist Duccio pioneered the use of architecture to define space and direct movement.

Accepted Answer

A)   Icon with the Crucifixion
B)   Gospel Book of Durrow
C)   Christ Entering Jerusalem
D)   Pantokrator
E)   The LamentationF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Considering the art of the Middle Ages, give examples of art forms that had more of a secular purpose as opposed to sacred and select one example to discuss in detail.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The major axis of a central-plan church, such as the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, is:

Accepted Answer

A)   octagonal.
B)   rectilinear.
C)   vertical.
D)   diagonal.
E)   horizontal.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Consider Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Lamentation. For each, identify the artist, media/techniques, and subject(s). Then discuss at least three ways in which these works can be considered as transitions or bridges between typical medieval styles of painting and early Renaissance styles.

Accepted Answer

Italian artists Duccio, from Sienna, and...

Question 6

Unlike their Greek and Roman predecessors, Byzantine artists preferred:

Accepted Answer

A)   re-creation of daily life in their art.
B)   a natural, more realistic art.
C)   calligraphy in their art.
D)   a flattened, abstracted style of art.
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Soaring open spaces, pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows are characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Renaissance architecture.
B)   Romanesque churches.
C)   the church of Sainte Foy.
D)   Gothic cathedrals.
E)   the Palace Chapel of Charlemagne.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The Palace Chapel at Aachen was built for ________ as his personal place of worship.

Accepted Answer

A)   Saint Denis
B)   Abbot Suger
C)   Charlemagne
D)   William of Normandy
E)   ConstantineF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Explain several reasons that stained glass is considered the most glorious aspect of the Gothic cathedrals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Consider the Bayeux Tapestry, pictured in the text. Identify the historical event it commemorates. How does this work depict this event and what point of view does it take?

Accepted Answer

A famous work of Romanesque art is the B...

Question 11

The ________ technique was used to complete the Empress Theodora and Retinue in 547 C.E.

Accepted Answer

A)   collage 
B)   woven threads
C)   fresco
D)   encaustic
E)   mosaicF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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