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QuizMultiple Choice

Baroque Art II: Italy and Spain — Cumulative exam

Question 124 • Art History A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27

Why is the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis considered to be truly Gothic in style?

Answer
A
the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation
B
the arched windows, the narrow nave, and the separate altar
C
the pulpit and the raised altar
D
none of the above

Explanation

The Abbey Church of Saint-Denis is considered an early Gothic masterpiece because Abbot Suger’s new choir combined innovative architecture with abundant stained glass and rich liturgical decoration. These features created a luminous, ornate space characteristic of the Gothic style. The other choices describe details that do not explain why Saint-Denis is especially recognized as Gothic.

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