Exam 6: Early Medieval and Romanesque Europe

The Carolingian period takes its name from the ruler _____.

Sant'Ambrogio in Milan features one of the first examples of _____.

Influential for the development of church architecture, the layout or type of church adopted by the Carolingians was _____.

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

Which decorative scheme characterizes Hiberno-Saxon manuscript illumination?

How did the popularity of pilgrimage in the Romanesque period affect church design?

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

Describe the role of artists and patrons during this period. Which works bear the name of the artist who created them? How are we to understand their desire to make their name known?

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

Romanesque sculpture was frequently placed on the portals of churches. What subjects were commonly portrayed on church portals, and why? Citing specific examples, explain what messages were communicated to viewers.

The _____ depicts the Norman defeat of the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings.

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?

The _____ of a monastery evoked an earthly paradise and represented a retreat for the monks.

The most distinctive production of Hiberno-Saxon art is its manuscripts. What influences and motifs characterize the decoration of these manuscripts? What was their purpose?

Why has the opinion of art historians changed regarding the artistic significance of Early Medieval art?

The building system using heavy square piers alternating with columns is known as the _____ system.

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

The subjects of artworks were chosen by the _____.

Norman architecture was innovative. What does the term Norman designate? Using examples, identify the characteristic features of Norman architecture. What elements prefigure the Gothic?

Ottonian artists narrated religious stories using _____.