Medieval Art History

1. Why was the Medieval art of Ireland and Scotland so different from other medieval art?

• Because they were not Christian

• Because they had not been invaded by the Romans

• Because they were influenced by African art

• Because they were influenced by Egyptian art.

Who created the Illustrated Manuscripts in gospel text such as The Book of Kells and The Lindisfarne Gospels?

• Teachers

• Musicians

• Monks

• Farmers

What is Vellum?

• Wax paper

• Ribbon

• Paper

• Calf skin

What is intertwining?

• When a drawing wraps around itself or another object.

• A rope image

• A design with circles.

• A design with triangles

What is an Illumination?

• A light in the hall

• A picture of lamps

• A picture with gold and semi precious stones used in the ink

• A jewelry box

Why were Illuminations created?

• To inspire people to believe in Christianity.

• To teach people about the Bible.

• To share the Gospel stories in pictures with people who could not read.

• All of the above.

What is symbolism?

• An object that represents an idea.

• An idea that is great.

• A musical instrument.

• An object that is abstract.

Who were the warlike people from Scandinavia also known as Barbarians?

• Swedes

• Finns

• Vikings

• Dutch

How were books made during the Medieval times?

• By machine

• by hand

What disease occurred in 1347-1350 that killed 20 million people?

• Thyphoid fever

• Rubella

• Smallpox

• The Black Plague