Gothic Art II Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?
All of the above
What is an archetype?
A model for something
What is special about the Amiens cathedral?
It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral
In the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, the shrines were moved from the ______ to the ______.
Crypt; high altar
Two cathedrals are pictured above: The Cathedral of Notre Dame on the left, and Amiens Cathedral on the right. Based on the images, which of the following is the major difference between the two cathedrals?
Notre Dame emphasizes horizontal lines, while Amiens emphasizes vertical lines
Why is the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis considered to be truly Gothic in style?
The new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation
What is a lancet window?
A tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top
Who is depicted in the above image?
Abott Suger
What is a flying buttress?
An architectural structure used to provide horizontal strength to a wall
What distinctively “Gothic” feature can be seen in the image below?
First true flying buttresses
