Insular Art SAQs .docx

Insular Art SAQs - Who were the primary creators of Insular art? A. Monks - What does the term 'Insular' refer to? A. It refers to the fact that this art developed on the islands of Ireland and Britain, somewhat isolated from the artistic movements on the European mainland - Na...

Insular Art SAQs - Who were the primary creators of Insular art? A. Monks - What does the term 'Insular' refer to? A. It refers to the fact that this art developed on the islands of Ireland and Britain, somewhat isolated from the artistic movements on the European mainland - Name one example of a notable illuminated Gospel book. A. The Book of Kells/ The Book of Durrow - What is the metalwork from Insular art characterised by? A. the use of precious metals, intricate filigree, enamelling, and the incorporation of semi-precious stones - What is the Book of Kells known for? A. known for its intricate and elaborate manuscript illumination - Which page in the Book of Kells marks the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew's account of the birth of Christ? A. The Chi Rho page - What does the Chi Rho symbol (☧) represent? A. The first 2 letters of 'Christ' in Greek - In what language is the text of the Book of Kells written? A. Latin - Where is the Book of Kells housed? A. Trinity College Dublin - When was The Book of Durrow likely created? A.  the late 7th and early 8th centuries/ 650-700 AD - What material is the manuscript in the Book of Durrow made from? A. Vellum/ calfskin - Where is the Book of Durrow housed? A. The Library of Trinity College Dublin - When was the Ardagh Chalice discovered? A. 1868 - What material is the Ardagh Chalice primarily made of? A. Silver - What is inscribed on the band of gold filigree around the circumference of the Ardagh Chalice? A. the names of the twelve apostles (inscribed in Latin) - Where is the Ardagh Chalice housed? A.  the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin - When was the Tara Brooch discovered? A. 1850 - Name one function the Tara Brooch may have had. A. to fasten a cloak or other garment/ symbol of high status and wealth/ believed to have had protective or amuletic qualities - Where is the Tara Brooch housed? A. the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin - Where is Muiredach\'s High Cross located? A. Monasterboice, County Louth - How tall is Muiredach's High Cross? A. 5.5 meters/ 18 feet - What material is Muiredach's High Cross carved from? A. Sandstone