Final Quiz Medieval Art - Art Explora Academy

Gold-smithing is the work of …

Metal Porcelain Silk Ivory

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Pilgrims covered long distances on foot. But what was their aim?

Visit unknown countries Bringing in treasures from other countries Seeing or touching relics Discover works of art

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Lapis-lazuli is a semi-precious stone imported …

From India From Italy From China From Afghanistan

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What is a tympanum?

An element from the front of a building A musical instrument A weapon An aromatic herb from the thyme family

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What name is given to the highest tower in a medieval castle?

The Keep The bell-tower The belfry Skyscraper

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With its large bay windows, the Sainte-Chapelle is in … Gothic style

Classic Romane Flamboyant Rayonnant

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Charlemagne established the capital of his empire in …

Rome Paris Milan Aix-la-Chapelle

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During the 9th century, two empires co-existed in Europe. Which ones?

The Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire and Carolingian Empires The Carolingian and Roman Empires The Goth and Roman Empires The Carolingian Empire and the Capetian Empire

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Sculptures representing a dead person sleeping above their coffin are known as …

Dead bodies Deceased persons Gisants Transis

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What is the distinctive feature of the Dukes of Burgundy's’ tombs?

Husband and wife are always buried together. The Dukes of Burgundy never had tombs. Numerous little carved characters can be found there, mourning the deaths of the Duke They had a representation of a deceased person: a gisant.

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Often works from the Middle Ages do not respect the body’s proportions. Why?

Because artists could not draw. Because the artists of the time were dunces. Because the artists were not good at geometry. Because the artists showed what was important at first glance.

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Which country perfected the technique, then disseminated the use of oil paints?

The Netherlands France Italy Germany

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