Gothic Art I Answers

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How is stained glass made?

A
adding metallic oxides to sand and ash or lime, then infusing at high temperatures
B
adding metallic oxides to salt, then infusing over time at low temperatures
C
adding metallic oxides to sulfur, then infusing at high temperatures
D
adding metallic oxides to sulfur, then infusing at low temperatures
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Which of the following is true about Pseudo-Dionysius?

A
he identified radiant light with divinity
B
he inspired stained glass artists to create works for the church
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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Which of the following was a preliminary step in making a stained glass piece?

A
artists cut individual pieces of glass
B
the painters add details with emulsion
C
designer drew a composition on a wood panel
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What distinctive characteristic does the Gothic style have?

A
a sense of transparency
B
scary sculptures
C
stained glass windows
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Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?

A
a master builder during the Gothic period
B
writer of many Greek myths
C
a Greek philosopher
D
none of the above
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What did Pseudo-Dionysius inspire Abbot Suger to do?

A
adapt the concept of the church design
B
build a pilgrimage church
C
to design a stained glass window of St. John
D
all of the above
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What type of stained glass window was invented during the Gothic period?

A
multi-colored window
B
rose window
C
oval window
D
none of the above
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How many people were involved in the stained glass procedure, and who were they?

A
2 - designer and artisan
B
3 - artisan, glassblower, and painter
C
4 - designer, glassblower, artisan, and painter
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What was used to join the stained glass pieces together?

A
steel
B
silver
C
lead
D
iron
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Which of the following is TRUE about gothic master builders?

A
They designed the structure of the church without supervising its construction.
B
Their primary role was to construct the church the Abbot designed.
C
They worked closely with the Abbot to design and build a church.
D
They supervised construction without working with their own hands.
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Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style?

A
simplistic lines
B
soaring stonework and ribbed vaults
C
detailed domes
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Which of the following job titles of today could be applied to a Gothic master builder?

A
superintendent of construction
B
construction worker
C
architect
D
all of the above
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What was the role of a master builder?

A
to supervise construction
B
to design the structures
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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Which of the following is the correct formula in making stained glass?

A
sand + water + cobalt oxide + lime
B
water + cobalt oxide + lime + heat
C
sand + cobalt oxide + lime + heat
D
Stained glass making does not require a formula.

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