AP Art History Gothic Art and Architecture

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These sculptures are from which of the following art historical periods? Early Christian, Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque

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Gothic

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Which characteristic typically differentiates a Gothic church from a Romanesque church? Options: The use of a basilican plan, The inclusion of a clerestory, The use of flying buttresses, The presence of a nave arcade

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The use of flying buttresses

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Which religious building is known for its pointed arches and flying buttresses?

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Notre Dame Cathedral

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What is the original function of the Dome of the Rock?

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A religious focal point

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What is the significance of the octagonal shape of the Dome of the Rock?

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It represents the eight gates of heaven.

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What is the purpose of the calligraphy adorning the interior of the Dome of the Rock?

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To display verses from the Quran

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What is the earliest surviving building from the Islamic world?

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Dome of the Rock

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Which artwork is called the Lindisfarne Cross Carpet Page?

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Which artwork is called the Lindisfarne, St Luke Page?

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Which artwork is called the Merovingian Looped Fibulae?

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