Gothic Art II

Question 1

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

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the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation

Question 2

What is a lancet window?

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a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top

Question 3

In the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, the shrines were moved from the ______ to the ______.

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crypt; high altar

Question 4

What significant change took place in the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?

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Three portals were added to the western facade.

Question 5

Who was Robert de Luzarches?

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He simplified, clarified, and unified the plan of Amiens Cathedral.

Question 6

What is an archetype?

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a model for something

Question 7

Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?

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all of the above

Question 8

What is special about the Amiens cathedral?

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It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral.

Question 9

Two cathedrals are pictured above: The Cathedral of Notre Dame on the left, and Amiens Cathedral on the right. Based on the images, which of the following is the major difference between the two cathedrals?

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All of the above

Question 10

Who is depicted in the above image?

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Abott Suger

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