Question 1

In the mid-10th century, the eastern part of the Carolingian empire was consolidated under the rule of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Hiberno-Saxon monks 
B) Ottonians 
C) Franks 
D) Benedictine order 
A) Hiberno-Saxon monks 
B) Ottonians 
C) Franks 
D) Benedictine order B

Question 2

What model may have inspired the presence of two apses and a side entrance at Saint Michael's, Hildesheim?

Accepted Answer

A) Basilica of Constantine 
B) Basilica Ulpia 
C) Aula Palatina Basilica 
D) Basilica Trajan 
A) Basilica of Constantine 
B) Basilica Ulpia 
C) Aula Palatina Basilica 
D) Basilica Trajan B

Question 3

Why is the image of Saint Matthew in the Lindisfarne Gospels exceptional, and what would explain its uniqueness?

Accepted Answer

It is exceptional among Hiberno-Saxon images because it is not based purely on abstract design. Instead, the artist based the composition on a model inspired by classical art. It is believed that the model for this work was an illustrated book brought from Italy to England.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

Carolingian and Ottonian architecture bo

Question 5

The Utrecht Psalter is most closely related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Book of Lindisfarne 
B) Ebbo Gospels 
C) Gospel Book of Otto III 
D) Bishop Bernward Gospels 
A) Book of Lindisfarne 
B) Ebbo Gospels 
C) Gospel Book of Otto III 
D) Bishop Bernward Gospels

Question 6

The Carolingian architectural plan that demonstrated the beginnings of the modular system was found in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the Monastery of Saint Gall 
B) the abbey church of Centula 
C) Saint Michael's at Hildesheim 
D) Saint-Riquier 
A) the Monastery of Saint Gall 
B) the abbey church of Centula 
C) Saint Michael's at Hildesheim 
D) Saint-Riquier

Question 7

Compare and contrast the Book of Durrow with the Coronation Gospels . How does each work represent its environment? How does each work reflect its period and the changes in manuscript illumination, if any?

Accepted Answer

The Book of Durrow and the Coronation Go

Question 8

What is the significance of the term holy when applied to a Roman emperor?

Accepted Answer

It signifies his Christianity.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the Utrecht Psalter with the Lectionary of Henry II . Discuss the subject and the execution. Also consider the period of each work as well as the individual patron of each work.

Accepted Answer

The Utrecht Psalter and the Lectionary o

Question 10

In the image of Otto III enthroned, the ____ signify his universal authority and conform to a Christian imperial iconographic tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) abstract interlace 
B) antique illusionism 
C) scepter and orb 
D) columns 
A) abstract interlace 
B) antique illusionism 
C) scepter and orb 
D) columns

Question 11

The style of Saint Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels resembles the illustrations in the contemporaneous ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Lindisfarne Gospels 
B) Commentary on the Apocalypse 
C) Utrecht Psalter 
D) Uta Codex 
A) Lindisfarne Gospels 
B) Commentary on the Apocalypse 
C) Utrecht Psalter 
D) Uta Codex

Question 12

The art of medieval monasteries in Ireland is described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Frankish 
B) Ottonian 
C) Merovingian 
D) Hiberno-Saxon 
A) Frankish 
B) Ottonian 
C) Merovingian 
D) Hiberno-Saxon

Question 13

Who was Alciun of York, and what was his contribution to art history of this period?

Accepted Answer

He was the member of Charlemagne's court

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The fusion of Christianity, the Greco-Ro

Question 15

In the image of Saint Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels , the artist merged classical illusionism with ____.

Accepted Answer

A) abstract shapes 
B) the northern linear tradition 
C) linear perspective 
D) animal interlace 
A) abstract shapes 
B) the northern linear tradition 
C) linear perspective 
D) animal interlace

Question 16

Compare and contrast the artistic patronage of Charlemagne and the Ottonian rulers. To what extent were their influences and tastes similar or different? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

Charlemagne and the Ottonian rulers both

Question 17

Briefly describe the contributions of the Iona monks.

Accepted Answer

They established a monastery i

Question 18

In which way did the three-aisled basilica for the Monastery of Saint Gall differ from its early Christian prototypes?

Accepted Answer

A) It had a second apse on the west end. 
B) It had a choir between crossing and apse. 
C) It had integrated towers. 
D) It had a procession of transepts. 
A) It had a second apse on the west end. 
B) It had a choir between crossing and apse. 
C) It had integrated towers. 
D) It had a procession of transepts.

Question 19

It has been said that the author-portrait of Saint Matthew from the Lindisfarne Gospels shows classical influences. What supports this statement?

Accepted Answer

A) The figure is seated as an imperial emperor. 
B) The figure is seated as an adjudicating senator. 
C) The figure is seated as a philosopher or poet reading or writing. 
D) The figure is seated as an imperial judge. 
A) The figure is seated as an imperial emperor. 
B) The figure is seated as an adjudicating senator. 
C) The figure is seated as a philosopher or poet reading or writing. 
D) The figure is seated as an imperial judge.

Question 20

Which work demonstrates that the Carolingian artist had fully absorbed the Classical manner?

Accepted Answer

A) Psalm 23, Utrecht Psalter 
B) Saint Matthew, Coronation Gospels 
C) Saint Luke, Lindisfarne Gospels 
D) Otto III Enthroned, Gospel Book of Otto III 
A) Psalm 23, Utrecht Psalter 
B) Saint Matthew, Coronation Gospels 
C) Saint Luke, Lindisfarne Gospels 
D) Otto III Enthroned, Gospel Book of Otto III

Exam 11: Early Medieval Europe

In the mid-10th century, the eastern part of the Carolingian empire was consolidated under the rule of the ____.

What model may have inspired the presence of two apses and a side entrance at Saint Michael's, Hildesheim?

Why is the image of Saint Matthew in the Lindisfarne Gospels exceptional, and what would explain its uniqueness?

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.

The Utrecht Psalter is most closely related to which of the following?

The Carolingian architectural plan that demonstrated the beginnings of the modular system was found in ____.

Compare and contrast the Book of Durrow with the Coronation Gospels . How does each work represent its environment? How does each work reflect its period and the changes in manuscript illumination, if any?

What is the significance of the term holy when applied to a Roman emperor?

Compare and contrast the Utrecht Psalter with the Lectionary of Henry II . Discuss the subject and the execution. Also consider the period of each work as well as the individual patron of each work.

In the image of Otto III enthroned, the ____ signify his universal authority and conform to a Christian imperial iconographic tradition.

The style of Saint Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels resembles the illustrations in the contemporaneous ____.

The art of medieval monasteries in Ireland is described as ____.

Who was Alciun of York, and what was his contribution to art history of this period?

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

In the image of Saint Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels , the artist merged classical illusionism with ____.

Compare and contrast the artistic patronage of Charlemagne and the Ottonian rulers. To what extent were their influences and tastes similar or different? Use examples to support your essay.

Briefly describe the contributions of the Iona monks.

In which way did the three-aisled basilica for the Monastery of Saint Gall differ from its early Christian prototypes?

It has been said that the author-portrait of Saint Matthew from the Lindisfarne Gospels shows classical influences. What supports this statement?

Which work demonstrates that the Carolingian artist had fully absorbed the Classical manner?

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