Exam 11: Early Medieval Europe

Which of the following manuscripts showed the greatest influence of Roman illusionism?

Later church architecture adopted heavy square piers alternating with columns,dividing the nave into vertical units and mitigating the tunnel-like horizontality of Early Christian basilicas.This system is known as _________________.

Compare and contrast the art patronage of Charlemagne and Otto III.What outside factors or sources influenced each man? How did these influences reflect each man and his role as art patron? Use examples to support your essay.

What area of Western Europe was never colonized by Rome?

Historians once referred to the Middle Ages roughly 400-1400 as the ______________.

The Ostrogoth,Theodoric,established his kingdom in ___________.

Critically evaluate the bronze doors of the abbey church at Hildesheim.How did they revive a monumental sculptural tradition? What religious and philosophical components went into the iconographic program? What outside influences are also reflected in these doors?

Explain the fusion of Christianity,the Greco-Roman heritage,and the cultures of the Barbarians.What effect did this fusion had on the visual arts of the early Middle Ages? Use examples to support your essay.

It has been said that Charlemagne was a man of great energy and learning,a strong patron of the arts,and a sincere admirer of classical culture.Which of the following do later generations owe to Charlemagne's patronage?

How has scholars' interpretation and labeling of the period known as the "Middle Ages" changed?

The primary sacred text was the Bible,consisting of the Old Testament originally written in Hebrew and the New Testament written in Greek.In what language is the Vulgate version of the Bible written?

Evaluate the development of architecture during the Carolingian period.What changes occurred? How were they initiated,and what outside influences impacted these changes? Use examples to support your essay.

Briefly describe the contributions of the Iona monks.

The Sutton Hoo purse has two groupings each of a man standing between two lions.This can also be found in what earlier culture?

_________________ was a possible model for Bernward's column because the narrative reads from top to bottom.

The Lindau Gospels book cover displays an amalgamation of tradition and style.Which of the following describes that cmbination?

Interpret the portrait of Otto III from the Gospel Book of Otto III.

What manuscript is commonly considered the greatest achievement in Hiberno-Saxon art?

Explain the plan for the monastery at St.Gall

Compare and contrast Carolingian and Ottonian architecture.Consider the development and evolution in architectural styles and attendant sculptural programs. Use specific examples to support your essay.