Romanesque Art II Answers

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Why did the pilgrimage churches undergo large scale building projects?

A
to accommodate the rising number of visitors
B
to provide a clearer path for communion
C
to appear more like a cross
D
none of the above
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Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?

A
ribbed domes
B
ribbed arches
C
ribbed vaults
D
all of the above
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Which of these might you see on a cathedral from the Romanesque period?

A
twin towers
B
repeated domes
C
repeated columns
D
none of the above
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Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?

A
domes
B
towers
C
columns
D
all of the above
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What is a pilgrimage church?

A
A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints.
B
A church where pilgrims would worship.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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Which of these does not use ribbed vaulting in its design?

A
St. Etienne
B
Durham Cathedral
C
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
D
All of the above use ribbed vaulting.
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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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How did the invention of ribbed groin vaults change Romanesque architecture?

A
added storage space in churches
B
opened up the interior space
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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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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Which of the following churches contains great examples of the use of ribbed vaulting?

A
Durham Cathedral
B
St. Etienne
C
Church of San Clement
D
Both A and B
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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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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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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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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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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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What church contains the image shown below?

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A
Saint James in Santiago de Compostela
B
San Clement
C
St. Augustine’s Cathedral
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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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Which of the following is a well-known pilgrimage church?

A
Saint Paul’s Cathedral
B
Saint James in Santiago de Compostela
C
St. Etienne
D
all of the above
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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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