Western Civ. Chapter 8:8 Romanesque Arts and Culture

When did the Romanesque style of art and architecture begin?

• 1st century CE

• 5th century CE

• 11th century CE

• 15th century CE

What happened to the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century CE?

• It fell

• It expanded

• It was conquered by the Germanic tribes

• It transitioned into the Early Middle Ages

What type of art emerged during the Early Middle Ages?

• Large stone buildings

• Realistic murals and mosaics

• Abstract and stylized Germanic art

• Life-size statues

What factors contributed to the growth of art and architecture in the High Middle Ages?

• Stable borders and increased trade

• Abandoned cities and collapsed trade networks

• Paganism and the decline of Christianity

• Small communities and wooden structures

What major religious shift occurred during the Early Middle Ages?

• The rise of paganism

• The spread of Christianity

• The decline of organized religion

• The emergence of new religious beliefs

What is the Romanesque style?

• A fusion of ancient Roman and Germanic styles

• A purely Roman style

• A purely Germanic style

• A style influenced by Greek architecture

What type of books were primarily produced by the church during the High Middle Ages?

• Novels and fiction books

• Scientific and philosophical texts

• Bibles, gospel books, and psalters

• Historical and biographical accounts

What is manuscript illumination?

• The art of decorating pottery

• The art of decorating written documents

• The art of painting murals

• The art of sculpting statues

What were the primary influences on the Romanesque style?

• Ancient Greek and Egyptian art

• Roman and Germanic art

• Byzantine and Islamic art

• Celtic and Viking art

What were the social and economic factors that contributed to the development of the Romanesque style?

• Political stability, growing populations, and economies

• Religious conflicts and wars

• Declining populations and economies

• Lack of resources and technology