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WorksheetsMiddle Ages Art and Architecture
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which country was recognized for being popular during the Christian monastic movement?
Ireland
Italy
Greece
Spain
What important event(s) influenced the ART and Architecture of The Middle Ages?
The Fall of Rome / Christianism
The Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
What important task did the monks do during the early Middle Ages?
Monks kept literacy alive in Western civilization by being the scribes and scholars of Europe
Monks built castles and fortifications across Europe
Monks were primarily responsible for farming and agriculture
Monks led military campaigns against invaders
Which group of people kept literacy alive during that time?
Monks
Nobles
Merchants
Farmers
Where did the Gothic Style originate?
Italy
Germany
France
Spain
Which medium and color were prominent in the Byzantine's art?
Mosaic and gold
Oil paint and blue
Watercolor and red
Acrylic and green
What are the architectural characteristics of the Byzantine art/architecture?
mosaic, gold color, sphere style dome
minimalist design with flat roofs
large stained glass windows
pointed arches and ribbed vaults
What did the local warlord promise to the peasants?
Land and protection
Money and weapons
Food and shelter
Freedom and independence
Medieval Europe used ___________________ written in _____________.
Illuminated Manuscript, Latin written by monks
Scrolls, Greek written by philosophers
Books, English written by scholars
Parchments, Hebrew written by scribes
Why were paintings and images inside churches?
To decorate the church interiors
To help illiterate people learn about the Christian message
To serve as a form of entertainment
To display the wealth of the church
What group shows the hierarchy of the FEUDALISM societal structure?
The King/Warlord
The Merchants
The Farmers
The Artisans
What is the name of this magnificent Byzantine Church?
Hagia Sophia in Constantinople that is now Istanbul
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow
The Parthenon in Athens
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul
What did the symmetry in architecture symbolize during the Middle Ages?
The perfection of God
Chaos & Disorder
Wealth & Power
Innovation & Change
The art of the VIKINGS was intricate the materials they used were:
Carved wood, and some metal
Painted canvas and clay
Woven fabric and glass
Molded stone and ivory
What are the common features of a Gothic church?
Pointed arches, flying buttresses, large glass windows
Round arches and thick walls
Small windows and flat roofs
Simple geometric shapes and minimal decoration
What characteristics would you see in a GOTHIC structure?
Pointed arches, flying buttresses, rose window, high structures and very large windows with stained glass
Flat roofs and small windows
Round arches and thick walls
Simple, unadorned facades with no windows
What is Feudalism?
A political system based on democracy and equality
A social and economic system based on land ownership and loyalty
A form of government where power is held by a single ruler
An economic system based on trade and commerce
Why were artistic images/paintings important during the middle ages?
They were used to decorate churches and cathedrals.
Most people were illiterate and the images gave the Christian message.
They served as a form of entertainment for the wealthy.
They were primarily created for political propaganda.
What important historical event INFLUENCED the ART and ARCHITECTURE during the Middle Ages?
The Renaissance
Christianity
The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
What are some architectural features of the ROMANESQUE church?
Pointed arches, tall columns, large windows, and flying buttresses
Round arches, round columns, sturdy thick walls, squat towers and small windows
Gothic arches, slender columns, vaulted ceilings, and large stained glass windows
Flat roofs, narrow columns, weak walls, and tall spires
