Gothic Art II Answers

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What was Suger’s purpose in reconstructing the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?

He wanted to recreate the purity of heaven in a building.

He wanted to create a work of art worthy of the church's holy treasures.

He wanted to a building to compete with the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

all of the above

What is an archetype?

architecture

an old building

a model for something

a leader

What is a lancet window?

another name for a stained glass window

a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top

a specific window in honor of Saint -Denis

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

crypt; high altar

high altar; crypt

nave; narthex

narthex; nave

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

The tower was changed.

The stained glass windows were replaced with new ones.

Three portals were added to the western facade.

all of the above

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