Exam 11: Early Medieval Europe

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?

The ____ was the most typical object of prestige adornments in the medieval period.

In the later Middle Ages, religious books were created for the private devotions of the laity. They were based on readers used by the monks. These books contained prayers to be read at specific times during the day and were popularly known as ____.

Two silver spoons, "Saulos" and "Paulos," Paul's names before and after baptism, were discovered as part of the Sutton Hoo burial. What might be alluded from these spoons?

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

Through the use of illuminated manuscripts, Christian monks impressed the illiterate Christian population by ____.

Which group of barbarian invaders at one time controlled part of Italy and formed a kingdom in southern France, and then were forced into Spain by the Franks?

Who was a major force in the revival of the Classical style in early medieval times?

The Lindau Gospels book highlights the stylistic diversity of early medieval art. Which of the following describes that combination?

Contrast the Lindau Gospels book cover and the Gero Crucifix .

What manuscript is commonly considered the greatest of the extant early medieval Irish books?

What form did much medieval art from this period take, and how did the reception of it change?

Describe and explain the interaction of Roman illusionism and abstraction in manuscript illumination of the early Middle Ages. Use examples to support your essay.

Bernward's doors for Saint Michael's, Hildesheim, juxtapose scenes from Genesis with scenes from ____.

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?

Because of their large scale, ____ are the exceptions of artistic production in Ireland and northern England.

What was the primary vehicle used in the Christianization of the British Isles?

Irish or Celtic stone crosses are identifiable by which of the following?