AP Art History Romanesque

Why were cathedrals during the Romanesque period typically larger than previous churches?

• They were easier and cheaper to build

• They were used for community gatherings only

• They symbolized civic pride and religious devotion

• They utilized lightweight materials

What architectural feature in Romanesque architecture supports some weight of the roof and opens up ceiling space?

• Buttresses

• Rib vaults

• Spandrels

• Clerestory windows

What was a drawback of using thicker walls and smaller windows in Romanesque architecture?

• Increased maintenance costs

• Brighter interiors

• Darker spaces within the buildings

• Weaker structural integrity

How did the use of stone in Romanesque architecture benefit the acoustics during services?

• It absorbed sound, making services quieter

• It carried sound, so services could be heard even in the back

• It echoed sound, creating confusion

• It blocked external noises completely

What architectural feature is characteristic of Romanesque buildings as mentioned in the text?

• Pointed arches

• Semi-circular arches

• Stained glass windows

• Large domes

What is the purpose of the ambulatory in Romanesque architecture?

• To support the roof

• To provide a walkway around the apse

• To increase natural lighting

• To serve as the main entrance

What are chapels in the context of Romanesque architecture?

• Main prayer halls

• Niches radiating off of the ambulatory

• External structures

• Bell towers

What is a 'bay' in medieval construction?

• A large window at the building's front

• A type of roof design

• A basic three-part unit of construction

• A decorative arch

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which floor of a Romanesque building typically features clerestory windows according to the diagram?

• First floor

• Second floor

• Third floor

• Basement

What is the primary architectural shape of the ground plan of the Church of Sainte-Foy?

• Rectangular

• Cruciform

• Circular

• Triangular