Exam 7: Gothic and Late Medieval Europe

In the Gothic period, intellectual and spiritual life shifted from the monasteries to the _____.

How did theologians from the Gothic age describe the significance of stained-glass windows?

Discuss the contribution of classical antiquity to Gothic art and architecture. Use examples to support your essay.

At Naumburg Cathedral the decorative program commissioned by _____ included sculptures of the church's benefactors.

What was the significance of the Meuse River region for sculpture in the Gothic period? Citing examples, describe the outstanding qualities of German sculpture.

Describe Giotto di Bondone's contributions to naturalism. Please consider his representation of figures, setting, and the lighting of images.

In the image of God as the Creator of the World , God is depicted creating the universe using _____.

In English Gothic architecture, an emphasis on _____ was not adopted from the French Gothic style.

Amiens Cathedral largely followed the plan and elevation of Chartres Cathedral but has _____.

Fan vaulting was most common in which of the following?

The 16th-century Italian artist and writer _____ used Gothic as a term of ridicule.

Which of the following is considered a masterpiece of the Rayonnant style?

Although destroyed in the French Revolution, the decoration of the facade of Saint-Denis influenced later Gothic churches. What was the subject matter portrayed there and later on Chartres's Royal Portal?

What are some of the possible sources for Giotto's style?

During the Gothic era, _____ was the leading city for book illumination.

In comparison to Romanesque sculptures, those created in the Gothic period are _____.

The Cathedral of _____ was significant because it was the site of the coronation of French kings.

The abundance of stained-glass windows is a hallmark of Gothic architecture. Why did theologians think that its presence was so important? How was stained glass created, and what visual effects did it impart?

Which new type of church furnishing might the artist Nicola Pisano have invented?

The Röttgen Pietà reflects the growing interest in _____.