Gothic and Stained Glass

Gothic Architecture is NOT a product of:

• deep spirituality and an era of peace

• extraordinary technical advancement and deep spirituality

• widespread economic prosperity and extraordinary technical advancement

• deep era of peace and economic downturn

Where was Gothic architecture developed?

• Paris, France

• Ile-de-France

• Marsaille, France

• Pays-de-laloire

What was Gothic architecture called?

• Neither

• Both

• Opus francigenum

• Opus modernum

How were Gothic cathedrals viewed?

• Stones of strength and windows of beauty

• Windows of rich color and necessary stone walls

• Stone and glass images of heaven

• Only the glass was regarded because it brought viewers closer to God.

During the gothic era, what enabled princes and kings to conquer larger territories?

• An era of peace

• Rulers with spiritual understanding

• Legislation from the rulers that protected the people in the regions

• Weapon technology of crossbows and cannons

Which is true of Romanesque style?

• It preceded Gothic style

• Both

• Its arches are rounded at the top

• Neither

Which is true of Gothic style?

• It preceded Romanesque style

• Neither

• Both

• Its arches were pointed

When was Gothic style prevelant?

• From the late 12th century to the 16th century

• Approximately 1170 - 1510 CE (AD)

• Both

• Neither

What was the era of Gothic style called?

• High and Late Middle Ages

• Early and Late Dark Ages

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

Who first wrote the term gothic?

• Gorgio Armani

• Giorgi Vasari

• Jorge Vassant

• Giorgi Arvani