Gothic Art I

Question 1

How is stained glass made?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

adding metallic oxides to sand and ash or lime, then infusing at high temperatures

Question 2

What was the role of the artisan?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to cut individual pieces from the sheets of glass

Question 3

What was used to join the stained glass pieces together?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

lead

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct formula in making stained glass?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sand + cobalt oxide + lime + heat

Question 5

Which of the following is true about Pseudo-Dionysius?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

he identified radiant light with divinity

Question 6

What was the role of a master builder?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Question 7

Which of the following job titles of today could be applied to a Gothic master builder?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 8

How many people were involved in the stained glass procedure, and who were they?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4 - designer, glassblower, artisan, and painter

Question 9

What type of stained glass window was invented during the Gothic period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rose window

Question 10

Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a Greek philosopher

Gothic Art I Answers