AnswersArt History I - EL4002Early Medieval Art I

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What was one reason the Vikings may have started to move outside of the Scandinavian regions in 793?

A
Their population was decreasing.
B
They were tired of looking for treasure.
C
They wanted to take advantage of Europe's untapped art market.
D
They need more space for their extra large ships.
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What is horizontal log construction?

A
a method of construction used in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages
B
a method of construction used in Ottonian architecture
C
both of these
D
neither of these
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What does The Mouth of Hell painting from the Winchester Psalter depict?

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A
angels being swallowed by the mouth of hell
B
angels opening the doors to hell
C
angels locking the doors to hell
D
angels comforting sinners in hell
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Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults?

A
St. Etienne
B
Cathedral of St. James
C
San Clement
D
St. Peter’s Cathedral
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What medium was used to make the Bayeux tapestry?

A
embroidered cloth
B
painted linen
C
painted cloth
D
painted vellum
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Why do you think the gesture and gaze features of the Ottonian manuscripts are so important?

A
They demonstrate the emotion.
B
They differentiate the Ottonian manuscripts from the Carolingian manuscripts.
C
both of these
D
neither of these
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What was a “Pilgrimage Road?”

Answer:

Routes that led to pilgrimage churches and holy sites where pilgrims traveled to visit relics of saints.

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The Gero crucifix, shown above, was made from which of these materials?

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A
paint, steel, and gold
B
paint and gilded oak
C
painted clay
D
none of the above
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What style of painting do the gospels of Charlemagne manuscripts use?

Answer:

classical, illusionistic style influenced by ancient Roman painting

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List three artistic tasks the monks and nuns performed.

Answer:

illuminating manuscripts, copying texts, carving ivory or wood

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What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome?

A
The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night.
B
There were greeters at the doors.
C
The cathedral played hymns as new visitors arrived.
D
all of the above
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Which of these manuscripts does not depict Matthew the Evangelist?

A
The Utrecht Psalter
B
The Gospels of Charlemagne
C
The Ebbo Gospels
D
None of the above
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Who was the Nun Guda?

Answer:

The Nun Guda was a 12th-century German nun who copied and illustrated manuscripts. She is known for signing her work and including a self-portrait in an illuminated manuscript.

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What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art?

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What is parchment?

A
thin paper with a wax coating overtop to create a visual effect when painted for manuscripts
B
thin paper that is oiled before it is used
C
thin material made from sheepskin or goatskin, used for books or manuscripts
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The following page is taken from which manuscript?

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A
book of Charlemagne
B
gospel of Ebbo
C
Utrecht Psalter
D
Book of Kells
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What were the three types of vaults that were used?

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What type of metalwork sculpture is pictured below?

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