Commemoration and Decoration — Unit test

Question 1

Who was Abott Suger?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a French statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture

Question 2

How was Pseudo-Dionysius’ idea that radiant light means divinity reflected in Gothic art?

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Both A and B

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style?

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simpler and more spiritual than previous styles

Question 4

Who engineered the self-supporting dome of the Florence Cathedral?

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Brunelleschi

Question 5

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

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They wanted to take advantage of Europe's untapped art market.

Question 6

Painters used ____________ to add details to stained glass windows.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

enamel emulsion

Question 7

What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault?

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Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing.

Question 8

According to the Direct Instruction, what color of paint did Cennini recommend be used as an underlayer when painting faces?

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green

Question 9

Which of these areas did the Vikings plunder?

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both A and B

Question 10

What characteristics did the architecture from the Gothic period possess?

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elegant lines, light, and color

Commemoration and Decoration — Unit test Answers