Stained Glass Tales

Name

Date

Class Period

• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 6th
• 7th

What was the original intent of these stained glass windows?

• To tell biblical stories before most were literate (could read)
• To support the walls
• To give people something to look at while the priest was talking

The scene shown in the stained glass window that is the favorite of most people in that cathedral this video takes place in shows:

• Moses parting the Red Sea
• Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
• David fighting Goliath

What year did construction on this cathedral occur?

• 1863
• 1779
• 1970

When were the windows restored?

• 1950s
• 1860s
• 1970s

Did the restoration artist say these windows were fixable?

• No
• Yes

What is drawn first to establish the scene to be shown in the Stained Glass?

• A cartoon
• A still life
• A Venn diagram

How is the glass selected for the stained glass piece?

• By size, color, and texture
• By shape, thickness, and opacity
• By temperature and density