Gothic SAQs .docx

Gothic Period SAQs - Name 2 key characteristics of Gothic architecture. A. Pointed arches/ ribbed vaults/ flying buttresses/ stained glass windows/ vertical emphasis/ ornamentation - Name 2 sculptural elements of the Notre-Dame de Paris. A. Gargoyles and Chimera, Portal Sculptures -...

Gothic Period SAQs - Name 2 key characteristics of Gothic architecture. A. Pointed arches/ ribbed vaults/ flying buttresses/ stained glass windows/ vertical emphasis/ ornamentation - Name 2 sculptural elements of the Notre-Dame de Paris. A. Gargoyles and Chimera, Portal Sculptures - When did construction of the Notre-Dame de Paris begin? A. 1163 - Name one significant event that occurred at the Notre-Dame de Paris. A. the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte/ the beatification of Joan of Arc - What is Chartres Cathedral also known as? A. the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres - Where is Chartres Cathedral located? A. In the town of Chartres - Chartres Cathedral is renowned for what? A. its architectural innovations, stunning stained-glass windows, and intricate sculptures - What style is seen in the Chartres Cathedral? A. Gothic Style - Chartres Cathedral houses one of the world's largest collections of what? A. medieval stained glass - What do the windows in Chartres Cathedral depict? A. biblical stories, saints, and scenes from everyday medieval life - How many towers does the Chartres Cathedral have? A. 2 - What is the painting 'Arrest of Christ' also known as? A. 'The Kiss of Judas' - Who painted 'Arrest of Christ'? A. Giotto di Bondone - What colours are seen in 'Arrest of Christ' A. deep blues, reds, and golds - 'Arrest of Christ' is celebrated for what? A. its innovative use of composition, emotional depth, and realism