Romanesque and Gothic Art and Architecture

Some of earliest Western cathedrals were actually old Roman Empire buildings called?

• Temples

• Basilicas

• Palazzos

• Forums

Sculptures on the upper parts of the Gothic churches which some times were used as gutters to let water run from the roofs were called?

• Naves

• Arches

• Aqua Funnels

• Gargoyles

Some characteristics of Romanesques architecture are?

• Small windows and pointed arch windows

• Stained Glass windows and flying Buttresses

• Gargoyles and small windows

• Small windows and thick walls

The building of Gothic Cathedrals sometimes required what architectural system be used so that walls could be supported?

• Post and Lintel system

• Flying Butresses

• Round arch

• Stained glass windows

Many Early Christians were crucified along this Famous road that stretched all over the vast ancient Roman Empire what is it called?

• The Appian Way

• Caesar's Road

• Augustus' Way

• Julius Caesar Way

What is the semi-circular section above a cathedral doorway called?

• A relief

• a tympanum

• a mandorla

• a voussoir

What is this figure called?

• a supplicant

• Christ Enthroned

• an orant

• a tessarae

Which evangelist is symbolized by the winged lion?

• Matthew

• Luke

• John

• Mark

What is the largest part of a Western Roman Catholic floor plan?

• Narthex

• Crossing

• Nave

• Transcept

What kind of vault, borrowed from Muslim architecture in Spain allowed for taller cathedrals?

• Barrel

• Rib

• Groin

• Pointed