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6. Romanesque/Gothic Flashcards

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1
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Carolingian architecture refers to the buildings constructed during the reign of ____________.

A

Charlemagne

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2
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Ottonian architecture was primarily constructed in this country:

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Germany

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3
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What was a “westwerk”?

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monumental, west-facing entrance of church, two stair towers flank entrance

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4
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Charlemagne’s Palace was located in what city?

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Aachen

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5
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The entrance of most Ottonian churches was located on which (N/E/S/W) facade?

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west

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6
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A double apse (E and W) was a signature motif of (style) ______ churches.

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Roman

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7
Q

Who were the Normans?

A

vikings that settles in NW France and later began crusading during which they were exposed to Byzantine architecture

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8
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What two architectural innovations did the Normans bring back from their adventures in the Mediterranean?

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a. Pointed Arch

b. Flying Buttress

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9
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What is the difference between a Roman groin vault and a Gothic groin vault?

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Roman: rounded arches
Gothic: pointed arches

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10
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From a construction standpoint, what problem did the pointed arch solve in the design of a gothic vault?

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solved the problem of differential thrusts and crown heights

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11
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The largest church built in Europe prior to 1500 was:

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Cluny III

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Name the four levels of the nave elevation in Cluny III, starting from the ground:

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  1. side aisle
  2. gallery
  3. clerestory
  4. vault
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13
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What is the shape of the resulting groin arch in a groin vault generated by the intersection of two semicircular barrel vaults?

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diamond/square (in plan)

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How is a Lombard vault generated?

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wanted to increase height of vault, groin changed to circular profile

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15
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Why were flying buttresses used in Gothic cathedrals?

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they allowed for windows since structure was now being supported by buttresses

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16
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Who is credited with the start of Gothic architecture?

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Suger

17
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What was the first Gothic church?

A

St. Denis

18
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In the west front of St. Denis, name two features that were derived from St. Etienne in Caen, one featured inspired by Cluny III:

A
  1. Triparte of the westwerk & tall towers

2. takes entry portal from Cluny III

19
Q

What two gothic churches in Paris did King Louis VII sponsor?

A

a. St. Denis

b. Notre Dame

20
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barrel vault

A

formed by the extrusion of a single curve, simplest vault, arches placed side by side

21
Q

nave elevation: vault

A

arched ceiling

22
Q

nave elevation: side aisle

A

passageway from side of nave

23
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nave elevation: triforium gallery

A

shallow arched gallery within thickness of inner wall

24
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nave elevation: clerestory

A

walls that rise above the roofline and pierced with windows

25
Q

apse with with radiating chapels

A

semicircular recess housing altar, chapels radiate tangentially from it

26
Q

transcept

A

transverse section which lies across the main body of the building, perpendicular to nave

27
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crossing tower

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tower above intersection of nave and transcept of church

28
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groin vault

A

intersection at right angle of two barrel vaults

29
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Lombard vault

A

groin vault constructed with semicircle diagonals

30
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sexpartile vault

A

rib vault divided into six bays by two diagonals and three transverse ribs

31
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pointed arch

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arch with pointed appex, produces less thrust

32
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flying buttress

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redirected lateral forces to ground; not in contact with wall-like traditional buttress

33
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tripartile elevation: side aisle, triforium gallery, clerestory/vault

A

reduced the zone that lies between the gallery, clerestory, and vault

34
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lantern

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openwork construction placed on top of a building to admit light and allow smoke to escape

35
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ribbed vault

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intersection of two or three barrel vaults, edged in decorative masonry

36
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quadripartile vault

A

rib vault divided into four bays by two diagonal and two transverse ribs

37
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chevet

A

eastern end of church; structure consisting of apse, choir, and radiating chapels

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