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WorksheetsMedieval Art History
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Why was the Medieval art of Ireland and Scotland so different from other medieval art?
Because they were not Christian
Because they had not been invaded by the Romans
Because they were influenced by African art
Because they were influenced by Egyptian art.
Who created the Illustrated Manuscripts in gospel text such as The Book of Kells and The Lindisfarne Gospels?
Teachers
Musicians
Monks
Farmers
What is Vellum?
Wax paper
Ribbon
Paper
Calf skin
What is intertwining?
When a drawing wraps around itself or another object.
A rope image
A design with circles.
A design with triangles
What is an Illumination?
A light in the hall
A picture of lamps
A picture with gold and semi precious stones used in the ink
A jewelry box
Why were Illuminations created?
To inspire people to believe in Christianity.
To teach people about the Bible.
To share the Gospel stories in pictures with people who could not read.
All of the above.
What is symbolism?
An object that represents an idea.
An idea that is great.
A musical instrument.
An object that is abstract.
Who were the warlike people from Scandinavia also known as Barbarians?
Swedes
Finns
Vikings
Dutch
How were books made during the Medieval times?
By machine
by hand
What disease occurred in 1347-1350 that killed 20 million people?
Thyphoid fever
Rubella
Smallpox
The Black Plague
