Exam 15: Christianity and the Formation of Europe

The ________ technique was used to complete the Empress Theodora and Retinue in 547 C.E.

Considering the art of the Middle Ages, give examples of art forms that had more of a secular purpose as opposed to sacred and select one example to discuss in detail.

Consider the Bayeux Tapestry, pictured in the text. Identify the historical event it commemorates. How does this work depict this event and what point of view does it take?

________ is a pattern or patterns formed by intricately interwoven ribbons or bands.

Explain several reasons that stained glass is considered the most glorious aspect of the Gothic cathedrals.

The major axis of a central-plan church, such as the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, is:

In his painting ________, the artist Duccio pioneered the use of architecture to define space and direct movement.

Soaring open spaces, pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows are characteristic of:

The Palace Chapel at Aachen was built for ________ as his personal place of worship.

Unlike their Greek and Roman predecessors, Byzantine artists preferred:

Consider Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Lamentation. For each, identify the artist, media/techniques, and subject(s). Then discuss at least three ways in which these works can be considered as transitions or bridges between typical medieval styles of painting and early Renaissance styles.