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Test Your Knowledge of Medieval Art
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Test Your Knowledge of Medieval Art

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What is the focus of Byzantine art?

  • Pointed arches
  • Flying buttresses
  • Translating the teachings of the Church into images (correct)
  • Gargoyles
  • What is the focus of Romanesque art?

  • Pointed arches
  • Flying buttresses
  • Translating the teachings of the Church into images
  • Massive strong stone buildings (correct)
  • What is the focus of Gothic art?

  • Pointed arches (correct)
  • Flying buttresses
  • Translating the teachings of the Church into images
  • Gargoyles
  • What is the philosophy behind Gothic art?

    <p>To portray teachings of the Church and to bring light into cathedrals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a famous example of Gothic architecture?

    <p>Notre Dame in Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Romanesque art?

    <p>Massive strong stone buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Byzantine art?

    <p>Translating the teachings of the Church into images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the philosophy behind Gothic art?

    <p>To portray teachings of the Church and to bring light into cathedrals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Gothic art?

    <p>Pointed arches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a famous example of Gothic architecture?

    <p>Notre Dame in Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Byzantine art is based on translating the teachings of the Church into images.
    • Byzantine art is completely theological and favors a more symbolic approach to art.
    • The artists translated the teachings of the church into images and favored a massive strong stone building with a high steeple and barrel vaults.
    • Romanesque art is based on the style of architecture, with massive strong stone buildings and a high steeple and barrel vaults.
    • Gothic art is characterized by pointed arches, flying buttresses, gargoyles, and large stained windows.
    • The philosophy behind Gothic art is to portray teachings of the Church and to bring light into cathedrals.
    • Notre Dame in Paris is a famous example of Gothic architecture.

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