Exam 6: Early Medieval and Romanesque Europe

Describe the modular organization of the plan for the monastery at Saint Gall.

The Sutton Hoo ship burial has been related to the Anglo-Saxon king _____, who converted to Christianity.

_____ is the name for the art produced in Early Medieval monasteries in Ireland and Britain.

Functioning as status symbols, _____ are the only types of objects that survive from the Early Medieval period.

Which features contribute to the geometrical quality of this church? Describe the effect of its spatial organization.

Why was the term Romanesque applied to the architecture of the 11th and 12th centuries?

Which Gothic features are brought together for the first time in this church?

Money donated by _____ was an important financial resource for monasteries.

Which artistic elements are representative of the art made for warlords?

_____ are pages in Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts that contain decorative panels of abstract and animal forms.

How does the subject of the Bayeux Tapestry stand apart from other artworks of the period?

How does this reflect the classical style?

In the tenth century a new Saxon line of emperors, called the _____, formed in the former eastern part of Charlemagne's empire.

What factors encouraged the investment in expensive stone vaulting for churches?

One of the innovations of Romanesque architecture is the use of vaulting. Which types of vaults were employed and what advantages did using this costly method bring?

Which new features did Carolingian architects add to the Early Christian basilica plan?

Christians made long journeys to see _____ because they believed that the relics had the power to heal.

How does this deviate from its model, San Vitale in Ravenna?

Describe how the Ottonians preserved and enriched the culture and traditions of the Carolingian period.

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date. Give the reasons for your attributions, using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class. Suggested images, not in the text: