Early Medieval Art II

Question 1

What role did Monasteries play in the world of art ?

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Monasteries were the centers of art and learning.

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts?

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all of the above

Question 3

What is another name used for the Utrecht Psalter?

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Old Testament Book of Psalms

Question 4

Which of the following jobs did the monks and nuns have during medieval times?

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embroiderers

Question 5

How were the Gospels of Charlemagne different from the Ottonian manuscripts?

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the figures are full-bodied and wear white robes

Question 6

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

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the Utrecht Psalter

Question 7

Who worked on the illuminated manuscripts?

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four scribes and three major illuminators

Question 8

How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?

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

Question 9

What is an illuminated manuscript?

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text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations

Question 10

Where did some of the paints and materials come from to create the Book of Kells?

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Afghanistan

Early Medieval Art II Answers