Exam 6: Early Medieval and Romanesque Europe

Arched galleries on the façade are characteristic of Romanesque architecture in ____.

The ____ burial epitomizes the early medieval tradition of burying great lords with rich furnishings.

How does this work show its classical heritage?

In what way does this figure embody Romanesque sculptural style?

Which of the following manuscripts shows the greatest influence of the Roman illusionistic style?

Why are Romanesque churches generally rather dark inside?

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

Describe a pilgrimage church.

Explain how the bronze doors of the abbey church at Hildesheim revive a monumental sculptural tradition.Compare their style and purpose to at least two other examples of monumental sculpture seen so far in this course.

The Romanesque period has been credited with the revival of stone carving.Briefly assess the reason or reasons for such a revival.

The tympanum at Saint-Lazare at Autun depicts ____.

Explain the importance of the plan for the monastery at Saint Gall