Exam 15: Christianity and the Formation of Europe

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

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.

The ________ is the walkway directly in front of a church that serves as the entry porch.

The gold-hammered vessel set with gems that contained the remains of Saint Foy is called a

Consider the Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, and the west façade of Chartres Cathedral. Identify the style of each of these structures and describe the characteristics that make each one typical of its style.

All the following are features of Romanesque architecture EXCEPT

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

Explain the function of jamb statues in cathedrals and compare the stylistic transition of these statues located in the west façade and south transept of Chartres Cathedral.

Abbot Suger's church near Paris, Saint-Denis, is the first ________ church ever built.

The transition from Romanesque to Gothic style can be seen in the ________ at Chartres Cathedral.

Duccio and Giotto were two artists whose innovations in ________ greatly influenced Renaissance painting styles.