Romanesque Art II Answers

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What material was used for Nun Guda’s Book of Homilies?

A
ink on vellum
B
ink on parchment
C
paint on parchment
D
paint on vellum
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What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell?

A
the life of Rudolf Swabia
B
the life of Nun Guda
C
religious leaders being baptized
D
the Norman conquest of England
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What is depicted in the image below?

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A
Nobles playing games
B
Nobles feasting
C
the history of the Norman conquest of England
D
the history of the Black Plague
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Why is the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia such an important sculpture?

A
it is very expensive
B
it is so life-like
C
because of Rudolf of Swabia’s role in history
D
it is the oldest known bronze effigy
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What is an effigy?

A
a sculpture blessed by saints
B
a sculptural religious artifact
C
a representation of a person, usually a sculpture
D
a deity
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The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below, is an example of a ____________________.

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A
bronze tomb effigy
B
gold tomb effigy
C
bronzed mummy
D
none of the above
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When was the Bayeux Tapestry made?

A
11th century
B
12th century
C
13th century
D
The date has never been determined.
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What is depicted in the image below?

Question illustration
A
Nobles playing games
B
Nobles feasting
C
the history of the Norman conquest of England
D
the history of the Black Plague
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What stories do some of the Romanesque metalwork pieces tell?

A
Biblical stories
B
mythical stories
C
religious leaders being baptized
D
none of the above
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When and where were the Illustrated Books made?

A
Rome in the early 12th century
B
Rome in the late 12th century
C
Germany in the early 12th century
D
Germany in the late 12th century
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Which of the following is true about this metalwork?

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A
The artist is unknown.
B
It was created by Renier in a style that seems classical.
C
It was buried for many years and then rediscovered.
D
none of the above
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What is significant about Nun Guda’s self-portrait?

A
She went under the alias of a man.
B
It is the only self-portrait ever signed by a woman.
C
She was mistreated for being a female artist.
D
It is the earliest signed self-portrait by a woman.
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Which book contains the Mouth of Hell painting, seen below?

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A
Winchester Psalter
B
Book of Kells
C
Book of Homilies
D
Book of Rudolf
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The Bayeux Tapestry is similar in length to ______________.

A
about three feet
B
about three yards
C
about three swimming pools
D
about three miles
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The Bayeux Tapestry is similar in length to ______________.

A
about three feet
B
about three yards
C
about three swimming pools
D
about three miles

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