Question 1

The intersection of two barrel vaults creates which of the following?

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When two barrel vaults intersect at a right angle, they create a groin vault (also called a cross vault or a double barrel vault). The intersecting ribs at the top of the vault create a diagonal pattern that distributes weight evenly and allows for a larger open space.

Question 2

Which architectural device was not used by Romanesque architects?

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Flying buttresses were not used by Romanesque architects; they are characteristic of Gothic architecture.

Question 3

Briefly describe the impact pilgrimage routes had on Romanesque Europe.

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Question 4

One suggestion for the resurgence of stone sculpture on churches was the changing role of churches.Now due to the pilgrimage routes,the churches served an increasingly large lay public.Which of the following supports this suggestion?

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Since the lay public was largely illiterate, churches would need visual Christian symbols and stories to communicate their message effectively. Stone sculpture, being a highly visible and durable form of art, would be well-suited for this purpose.

Question 5

The Bayeux Tapestry is the conqueror's version of history.It is a narrative that includes the battle sequences as well as the preparations for war.It is said that this is the most Roman of all Romanesque art works.Which of the following supports this contention?

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Question 6

How was a pilgrimage a conspicuous feature of public devotion?

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Question 7

Define the term Romanesque.How was it applied to the period?

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Question 8

An important aspect of Romanesque manuscript illumination was based on which of the following?

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The subordination of the figure to the frame was an important aspect of Romanesque manuscript illumination, where the frame (or border) was often given more emphasis than the actual illustrations themselves. This was done to highlight the importance of the text and its religious significance. Aggrandizement of man and Polykleitos' canon of proportions were more commonly associated with Greek and Roman art, and while metalwork techniques were important in the production of illuminated manuscripts, they were not the basis for Romanesque manuscript illumination.

Question 9

The frieze from the façade of Modena reminded the faithful of Original Sin and that the path to salvation is through the Christian Church.Which of the following subject matter of the frieze?

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The frieze depicts the Temptation of Adam & Eve, which is a story of Original Sin. This emphasizes the importance of the Christian faith and the path to salvation through the Church.

Question 10

How did groin vaults change the weight shift in structures?

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Question 11

Tall towers are integrated into the west front of which of the following?

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The tall towers are part of the west front of St.-Étienne, Caen. The other options either don't have towers or don't have them integrated into the west front.

Question 12

The Romanesque church that had a wooden ceiling like those found in Early Christian basilicas was which of the following?

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San Miniato, Florence, is known for having a wooden ceiling similar to those found in Early Christian basilicas.

Question 13

Contrast the focus of life in the early Early Medieval period with the focus during the Romanesque period.

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Question 14

On the right face of the trumeau is a prophet,displaying his scroll containing his prophetic vision.He is placed immediately below the depiction of Christ the Judge.This is another instance of the pairing of the Old and New Testament themes.This iconographic tradition was established during which of the following periods?

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Question 15

The Norman defeat of the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 united all of England and most of France under one rule.The battle leading to this momentous occasion was the topic for the Bayeux Tapestry.Who commissioned this work?

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Bishop Odo, who was also William's half-brother, commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry to commemorate the Norman victory over the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Question 16

How does this statement,"other factors probably played a greater role in the decision to make the enormous
investment in stone masonry" relate to church architecture in the Romanesque period?

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Question 17

What role did the tribune play in church architecture?

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Question 18

During the Romanesque period the vision of Christ's Second Coming was often depicted on which of the following?

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The vision of Christ's Second Coming was often depicted on the tympanum of Romanesque churches. The tympanum is the semicircular decorative element above the doorways.

Question 19

Which of the architectural elements below was used for the exterior supports on Romanesque buildings?

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Romanesque buildings used buttresses as their primary architectural element for exterior supports. Pendentives were commonly used in Byzantine architecture, flying buttresses in Gothic architecture, and diaphragm buttresses are not a commonly known architectural term.

Question 20

Describe a pilgrimage church.

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Quiz 12: The Age of Pilgrimages