Romanesque and Gothic Art

The period of Medieval art called Romanesque took place during...

• the 6th century

• the 11th and 12th centuries

• the 18th century

• the 1980s

Which of the following are typical characteristics of Romanesque architecture?

• stone vaults

• buttresses

• small windows

• rounded arches

• pointed arches

What is a buttress?

• the semicircular part of a church that sticks out from one end of the building and often has a domed vault

  
  

• the arched area below the arch and above the lintel of a doorway

• a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall

  
  

• a huge round window

Which cathedral is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture?

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Sculptures attached to churches during the Romanesque period...

• depicted scenes from the Bible

• reminded people of their fate should they stray from their faith

• depicted scenes from nature

• were intended to help people understand the teachings of the church

The method of painting water-based pigments on a thin layer of wet plaster is known as...

• mosaic

• tapestry

• fresco

• manuscript illumination

Where did the style of medieval art known as Gothic Art develop?

• Italy

• France

• Greece

• Turkey

A central goal of Gothic architecture was _____, between interior and exterior spaces, and between God and humankind.

What is the name of the pictured Gothic architectural element?

• buttress

• ribbed cross vault

• flying buttress

• tympanum

Which of the following are typical characteristics of Gothic architecture?

• rose windows

• pointed arches

• rounded arches

• high interiors