Exam 16: Romanesque Art

Examine the purposes,subjects,and iconography of sculpture in wood and bronze.

How do the reliefs on the left wall of the south porch of the Priory Church of Saint-Pierre at Moissac differ from imagery carved on the tympanum of that church?

The nave of the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe shows the biblical story of

Cluny was unusual among monasteries because the abbot answered to

The practical nature of the Cistercians led to what change in the traditional monastery plan?

How was Dover Castle in England an example of providing for personal security?

The Church of Sant Vincenç is an example of the "First Romanesque" because

What could pilgrims who made the journey to Santiago de Compostela purchase as a badge that attested to their piety and accomplishments?

Which symbolizes the Holy Sepulcher and covers the main altar in the apse of San Clemente?

Any Romanesque image of Mary seated on a throne and holding the baby Jesus on her lap is known as

What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa at the cathedral complex at Pisa?

In the relief Christ and Disciples on the Road to Emmaus ,Christ's attributes of a hat,a satchel,and a walking stick characterize him as a

The oxen on the baptismal font by Renier of Huy symbolize

What was the objection to the Reliquary Statue of Sainte Foy initially held by St.Bernard of Angers?

What was the earliest known illustrated record of contemporary events in England?

How does Speyer Cathedral emphasize Ottonian qualities?

Which new system of masonry,which would become a hallmark of later Gothic architecture,was introduced in Durham Cathedral ?

What inspired the faithful to travel on pilgrimages?

Trace the stylistic development of the Romanesque church.

Which was the largest church in Europe at the time of its completion in 1130?