Gothic Art II Practice Flashcards
What decorative sculptures are located on the central portal of the Amiens Cathedral, seen below?
Sculptures of the Last Judgement
What was the focus of art and architecture during the Gothic period?
To capture the splendor of the heavens with light
What was Abbot Suger’s history with St. Denis that made him so interested in its preservation?
He was brought to the Abbey of Saint-Denis in 1091, at the age of ten, to be educated by the monks at the church school. He also worked as secretary to the abbot, provost of outlying properties, and envoy to the papal court before his appointment as abbot on March 12, 1122. After this, he devoted the remainder of his life to reforming the monastery and its monks, rebuilding the church, and enriching its treasury
Why was the Salisbury Cathedral moved to its current location?
The wind on the hilltop howled so loudly that the clergy could not hear themselves sing
What is Abbot Suger holding in the image below?
A model of the Jesse Tree Window, which he personally donated to Saint-Denis
How does Salisbury Cathedral differ from most of the French Gothic Cathedrals?
The use of horizontal emphasis and the lancet windows instead of the rose windows
At what building can the image below be found?
The image can be found in the Amiens Cathedral
Why was Amiens Cathedral such an important building?
It housed the relics of Saint John the Baptist.
What is the purpose of a flying buttress?
It counters the outward thrust of the nave vault by carrying the weight over the side aisles to the ground
What is pictured below?
The Salisbury Cathedral
