Early Medieval Art II Answers

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What role did Monasteries play in the world of art ?

The monks and nuns would contact the places to display the illuminated manuscripts.

Monasteries were the centers of art and learning.

The monks and nuns would find artists and bring them to the monasteries to use their talents.

none of the above

Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?

Book of Kells

the gospels of Charlemagne

the Utrecht Psalter

none of the above

What is an illuminated manuscript?

text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations

writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beauty

manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saints

all of the above

How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?

The monks fought back but could not win against the strong Vikings.

The Vikings stole all the manuscripts from the monasteries.

Vikings took over the monasteries and burned them down.

In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.

What feature do both the Utrecht Psalter and the Ebbo Gospel possess?

ink drawings with linear energy

ink drawings with a tranquil feel

ink drawings with texture

none of these

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