82. Il Gesu

Which prior architectural floor plan does Il Gesu incorporate?

• Basilica

• Four Iwan

• Hypostyle Hall

• Central Plan

How does the design of Il Gesu reflect the transition from earthly to heavenly?

• Through the depiction of paradise
• Through the incorporation of celestial symbols
• Through the use of light and dark
• Through the inclusion of heavenly beings

What is the similarity between the church's ceiling and Bernini's decoration in St. Peter's Basilica?

• Both have a starburst design
• Both have gilded bronze elements
• Both have stained glass
• Both have a burst of light

Where is the church Il Gesu located?

• Madrid
• Rome
• Paris
• London

What historical event had a major impact on European history and influenced the design of Il Gesu?

• The Renaissance
• The French Revolution
• The Italian Unification
• The Protestant Reformation

What does the name 'Gesu' mean?

• Mother church
• Jesus
• Saint Ignatius
• Pantheon

How did the Council of Trent impact the design and decoration of Il Gesu?

• It resulted in the church being completely redesigned
• It influenced the use of materials and the incorporation of sensory elements
• It led to the removal of all decoration
• It had no impact

Why is the church significant?

• It is the burial place of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
• It is the oldest church in Rome
• It is the mother church of the Jesuit Order
• It is the largest church in Rome

How does the architecture and decoration of Il Gesu impact people emotionally and spiritually?

• It provokes fear and anxiety
• It evokes a sense of peace and tranquility
• It creates a feeling of joy and celebration
• It inspires awe and reverence

What is the purpose of using materials like Sicilian jasper, ochre marble, and gold in the church?

• To embody Luther's ideas of simplicity

• To hearken back to the traditions of Ancient Greece

• To repurpose old materials instead of new ones

• To use ornate grandeur to invoke an emotional response