Stained Glass Quiz

What is stained glass?

• A form of painting on colored glass

• A technique of drawing on a surface that reflects light

• A type of glass that is resistant to stains

• A method of coloring glass using mineral salts

When did stained glass become a major part of church architecture?

• During the Roman period

• In the Gothic period

• In the Renaissance period

• In the 19th century

What are the four steps involved in creating stained glass?

• Model preparation, glass cutting, painting, and framing

• Glass blowing, painting, leading, and framing

• Model drawing, glass shaping, painting, and installation

• Glass melting, painting, leading, and framing

What is the purpose of using grisaille in stained glass?

• To add color to the glass

• To create highlights and details

• To protect the glass from weather

• To tone down the brightness of the glass

When did the use of colored glass for filling windows begin?

• During the Roman times

• In the Gothic period

• In the Renaissance period

• In the 19th century

Which country was the major creative center for stained glass in the 12th century?

• France

• Germany

• England

• Italy

What is the greatest example of medieval painting on glass?

• Chartres Cathedral

• St-Remi in Reims

• Ste-Chapelle in Paris

• Canterbury Cathedral

Which century saw the rapid developments in painting that affected stained glass?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

Who helped make Germany and the Low Countries a continuing center of stained glass in the 16th century?

• Albrecht Dürer

• Lucas van Leyden

• Edward Burne-Jones

• Louis Comfort Tiffany

When did the revival of stained glass occur?

• In the 9th century

• In the 12th century

• In the 19th century

• In the 20th century