Romanesque Art SAQs .docx

Romanesque Art SAQs - In what period did Romanesque art flourish? A. 10^th^ to 12^th^ century - Name 3 key characteristics of Romanesque architecture. A. Rounded arches/ thick walls/ barrel and groin vaults/ massive piers and columns/ basilica plan/ small, rounded windows/ decorative...

Romanesque Art SAQs - In what period did Romanesque art flourish? A. 10^th^ to 12^th^ century - Name 3 key characteristics of Romanesque architecture. A. Rounded arches/ thick walls/ barrel and groin vaults/ massive piers and columns/ basilica plan/ small, rounded windows/ decorative arcading/ towers/ ornamental detailing - Give an example of Romanesque architecture. A. The Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy/ Pisa Cathedral/ The Leaning Tower - Name 2 architectural features of the **Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy.** A. Basilica plan/ massive structure/ barrel vaulting/ tower - What site is the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy part of? A. the UNESCO World Heritage Site - When did the construction of the Pisa Cathedral begin? A. 1063 - Which architect directed the beginning if the Pisa Cathedral construction? A. Buscheto - The Pisa Cathedral was designed to reflect what? A. Pisa's power and wealth at the time - Who is the Pisa Cathedral dedicated to? A. The Virgin Mary - What is the Pisan Romanesque style characterised by? A. its use of marble, rounded arches, and classical elements - When did the construction of the Leaning Tower begin? A. 1173 - What was the Leaning Tower intended to be? A. the cathedral\'s freestanding bell tower/ campanile - Why did the Leaning Tower begin to tilt? A.  It began to tilt due to the unstable foundation and soft soil beneath it - When was the Leaning Tower completed? A. 1372 - How tall is the Leaning Tower? A. 56 meters/ 183 feet - Name 2 key characteristics of Romanesque sculptures. A. Religious themes/ stylised figures/ narrative expression/ architectural integration/ solid forms/ regional variations/ tympana and portals - Where is The Last Judgment Tympanum at Autun Cathedral located? A. Autun/ Burgundy, France - Who carved The Last Judgement Tympanum at Autun Cathedral? A. Gislebertus - Name 2 key characteristics of Romanesque paintings. A. Religious themes/ stylisation/ bold colours/ lack of perspective/ narrative focus/ architectural integration/ hierarchal composition/ Byzantine influence - Where are the frescoes in the Church of Saint Clement of Tahull located? A. the Vall de Boí in the Catalan Pyrenees, Spain - What are the frescoes in the Church of Saint Clement of Tahull renowned for? A. Their vivid colours, expressive styles and the theological depth they convey. - Which is the most famous fresco in the Church of Saint Clement? A. the depiction of **Christ in Majesty**/ **Pantocrator** - The frescoes in the Church of Saint Clement are known for their what? A. **their expressive figures, bold use of color, and symbolic depth** - Name 2 key characteristics of Romanesque Decorative Arts. A. Religious themes/ stylised figures/ ornate decoration/ Rich stone carvings, illuminated manuscripts, and intricate metalwork with enamelling/ Elaborate capital sculptures and tympanums on church facades/ Vibrant, symbolic colors, with polychromy in sculptures/ regional variations - What materials are used in the Bayeux Tapestry? A. It is made of linen and embroidered with woollen yarns - Where is the Bayeux Tapestry displayed? A. the Bayeux Museum - How many scenes is the Bayeux Tapestry made up of? A. 50 scenes - Name 1 of the key scenes in the Bayeux Tapestry. A. Edward the Confessor Sends Harold to Normandy/ Harold's Oath/ The Death of Edward the Confessor/ Norman Invasion Preparations/ The Battle of Hastings/ The Death of Harold - Despite being called a tapestry, the Bayeux Tapestry is actually what? A. Embroidery - How many colours are used in the Bayeux Tapestry? A. 8