Gothic Arcitecture

Question 1

What did the gothic period see

Answer 1

Rapid expansion of trade in europe

Question 2

Gothic refers to medieval architecture based on

Answer 2

Pointed arch

Question 3

Functions of gothic cathedrals

Answer 3

Sculpters and stained glass educated their christian faith

Huge seize of cathedrals enphasized power and majesty of the church

Question 4

Name the 3 structural elements

Answer 4

Pointed arches
Ribbed vaults
Flying buttresses

Question 5

Flying buttresses

Answer 5

Carries weight of roof which reduced the need for thick walls

Question 6

Pointed arches

Answer 6

Used in archways, doorways and doorways

Question 7

Rib vaulting

Answer 7

Carries the weight of columns

Question 8

Name the characteristics

Answer 8

Pointed arches
Rib snd groin vaults
Lighter ceilings
Thin walls
Many windows -> Brighter and decorated

Question 9

Name the interior elevation parts

Answer 9

Clerestory
Triforium
Arcade

Question 10

Contrapposto

Answer 10

Pose of standing figure where one part of the body twists in an opposite way to the other
Technique used to make sculpture look more realistic

Question 11

Name the reims cathedral sculptures

Answer 11

The annuciation and visitation

The smiling angel

Question 12

Naumberg cathedral

Answer 12

Ekkehard II and his wife

By the naumberg master

Question 13

Notre dame

Answer 13

The virgin of notre dame

Question 14

Monestry outside dijon

Answer 14

The well of moses

By claus sluter