gothic in france

Question 1

an apse having a surrounding ambulatory of which are chapels

Answer 1

Chevet

Question 2

chapel dedicated to the virgin Mary

Answer 2

Lady chapel

Question 3

for religious services to whomever the donor directs

Answer 3

Chantry chapel

Question 4

slender spire rising from a roof

Answer 4

Fleche

Question 5

where the french gothic periods were based

Answer 5

evolution of window tracery

Question 6

sometimes called “lancettes” and distinguished by pointed arches and geometric tracery windows

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Primaire period (12th cent.)

Question 7

sometimes called “rayonnant” and distinguished by circular windows with wheel tracery

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Secondaire period (13th cent.)

Question 8

also called ‘flamboyant’, is a florid style of late Gothic and characteristics by flame-like window tracery

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Tertiare (14th-16th cent.)

Question 9

is a fortress church with a large vaulted hall, 18m, the widest in France.

Answer 9

ALBI CATHEDRAL

Question 10

has slightly projecting transepts and sweeping chevet of 7 chapels. It was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981

Answer 10

AMIENS CATHEDRAL

Question 11

it was discovered that the western façade of the cathedral was originally painted in multiple colors.

Answer 11

AMIENS CATHEDRAL

Question 12

is the most daring achievement of Gothic architecture, having the highest nave in Europe (48.5m). It has 3 tiers of flying buttresses

Answer 12

BEAUVAIS CATHEDRAL

Question 13

is remarkable for the absence of transepts and shortness in proportion to width. It was inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992

Answer 13

BOURGES CATHEDRAL

Question 14

has a notable chevet with 13 chapels of unusual projection

Answer 14

LE MANS CATHEDRAL

Question 15

was conceived by Louis IX as a kind of gigantic reliquary for the most precious religious relics in all Christendom – the “true cross” of Christ the “Crown of Thorns” and other relics connected to the actual passion of Christ.

Answer 15

LE SAINTE CHAPELLE

Question 16

The windows fill more the 3 quarters of the height of the walls producing a luminous filigree (delicate ornamental tracery) effect

Answer 16

LE SAINTE CHAPELLE

Question 17

is a Latin Rite Catholic cathedral and one of the finest examples of French Gothic. It has the most complete collections of medieval stained glass in the world. 152 of the 186 windows are original.

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CHARTRES CATHEDRAL

Question 18

The stained glass windows are renowned for their vivid blue colour, especially in a representation of the Madonna and Child known as the Blue Virgin Window.

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CHARTRES CATHEDRAL

Question 19

Stone Made Bible

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Chartres

Question 20

is known as one of the most beautiful late gothic cathedrals in Europe.

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Strasbourgh Cathedral

Question 21

was the world’s tallest building from 1647 to 1874. Today it is the 6th tallest church in the world

Answer 21

Strasbourgh Cathedral

Question 22

dates from the 12th century and is known for its imposing towers

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LAON CATHEDRAL

Question 23

is one of the oldest French Gothic Cathedrals was begun by Bishop Maurice de Sully. It was restore and saved from destruction by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, one of France’s most famous architects. It was inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Notre Dame is 700 years old.

Answer 23

NOTRE DAME

Question 24

coronation church of the French kings and one of the finest gothic structures ever built. Its vast scale, masterful design and rich sculptural adornment are virtually without equal.

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REIMS CATHEDRAL

Question 25

The façade is the finest portion of the building, and one of the great masterpieces of medieval architecture. - Beautiful sculptures (500 in all) from the 13th & 14th cent. Adorn the three main portals and include such famous figures as the ‘Smiling Angel of Reims’ and the strikingly classical-inspired Visitation.

Answer 25

REIMS CATHEDRAL

Question 26

Located on the left-hand doorway of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims is this famous statue of smiling angel known as “Sourire de Reims”, it is also the emblem for the city of Reims.

Answer 26

THE SMILING ANGEL OF REIMS CATHEDRAL

Question 27

construction began about 1195 and continued into the late 13th century. - The single tower dates from the mid-13th century and is an imitation of those of Notre Dame de Paris.

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12. SOISSONS CATHEDRAL

Question 28

has the highest spire in France (151m), erected in 1876. It was the world’s tallest building from 1876 to 1880. it’s Spire was built in the 16th century late Gothic Pd. (Flamboyant Style).

Answer 28

13. ROUEN CATHEDRAL

Question 29

used to be a fortified stronghold of the Roman-Bretons in the 6th and 7th century.

Answer 29

LE MONT ST. MICHEL

Question 30

is best known for the medieval Benedictine Abbey and steepled church built in 966.

Answer 30

LE MONT ST. MICHEL

Question 31

took more than 500 years to build one of France’s greatest medieval monuments. It is known as “the Wonder of the West”, the abbey and the surrounding bay were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Answer 31

LE MONT ST. MICHEL

Question 32

a historic fortified city, was restored in 1853 by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc.

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CARCASSONE

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by Richard the Lionheart. It has a complex and advanced design, & uses early principles of concentric fortification. It was also one of the earliest European castles to use machicolations.

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CHATEAU GAILLARD

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was a defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages by Louis I de Valois. It underwent a major restoration in the 19th century by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. It was classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

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CHATEAU DE PIERREFONDS

Question 35

was once home to the French royal court. It was built of French late Gothics Flamboyant Style

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CHATEAU D’ AMBOISE

Question 36

is the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci.

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CHAPEL OF SAINT HUBERT

Question 37

The principal side elevation was in an elaborate Renaissance style, probably dating from 1572. Its roof has 3 storeys of dormer windows. it's dominating belfry is 76m high.

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HOTEL DE VILLE, Arras

Question 38

has a notable tower built in the late Gothic Flamboyant Style.

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HOTEL DE VILLE, BOURGES

Question 39

was built in late Gothic Flamboyant Style with mullioned windows, traceried parapet & central tower.

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HOTEL DE VILLE, Compiegne

Question 40

was built by Roulland Le Roux in late Gothic Style

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PALAIS DE JUSTICE, Rouen

Question 41

was converted during the Renaissance into a residence, the main body of the building is roofed in the gothic style.

Answer 41

CHATEAU DE CHATEAUDUN

Question 42

was the residence of several French kings.

Answer 42

CHATEAU DE BLOIS