Early Medieval Art Final

1. What is a scriptorium?

A type of script font used in calligraphy.

A type of ancient Roman writing instrument.

A nickname for a screenwriter's office.

A room in monasteries devoted to the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts

A scriptorium refers specifically to a room in monasteries where manuscripts were copied, written, or illuminated, emphasizing its historical and religious context.

Explanation

A scriptorium refers specifically to a room in monasteries where manuscripts were copied, written, or illuminated, emphasizing its historical and religious context.

2. What is illumination in the context of decorating text?

The act of making something clearer or brighter

The art of decorating a text, page, or initial letter with ornamental designs, minatures, or lettering.

The process of making something visible or bright with light

A type of lighting fixture

Illumination, in the context of decorating text, refers to the art of adding ornamental designs, miniatures, or lettering to a text or page for aesthetic purposes.

Explanation

Illumination, in the context of decorating text, refers to the art of adding ornamental designs, miniatures, or lettering to a text or page for aesthetic purposes.

3. What is the meaning of the term 'Incipit'?

Final words of a text.

Concluding remarks of a text.

Main body of a text.

Introductory words of a text

The term 'Incipit' specifically refers to the introductory words of a text, setting the tone and providing an initial glimpse into the content that follows.

Explanation

The term 'Incipit' specifically refers to the introductory words of a text, setting the tone and providing an initial glimpse into the content that follows.

4. What is a sacramentary?

A liturgical book containing the canon of the Mass (the liturgy, Eucharist and prayers, but not things that change)
Is used by the priest

An ornate chalice used in church ceremonies

A ceremonial vessel used to hold holy water

A type of religious vestment worn by clergy

A sacramentary is a liturgical book specifically used by the priest during Mass, containing the prayers and liturgy.

Explanation

A sacramentary is a liturgical book specifically used by the priest during Mass, containing the prayers and liturgy.

5. What is a lectionary?

A type of ceremonial garment worn by clergy members.

A musical instrument commonly played during church services.

A liturgical book containing selections or readings from scripture to be read during the worship service.

A type of sanctuary light used in churches.

A lectionary is a book containing readings from scripture, not a type of light, musical instrument, or garment.

Explanation

A lectionary is a book containing readings from scripture, not a type of light, musical instrument, or garment.

6. What is Uncial?

A measurement unit used in astronomy.

Script; a writing style having somewhat rounded capitals

A musical instrument played in ancient civilizations.

A type of bread often found in bakeries.

Uncial is a script or writing style characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters and is not related to bread, music instruments, or astronomical measurements.

Explanation

Uncial is a script or writing style characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters and is not related to bread, music instruments, or astronomical measurements.

7. What is Cursive Minuscule?

A calligraphic writing style originating in East Asia.

A form of block lettering developed during the Renaissance period.

A type of italicized font commonly used in modern printing.

Small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries

Cursive Minuscule refers to a specific style of writing developed during the Middle Ages in Europe, characterized by small cursive letters derived from the earlier uncial script.

Explanation

Cursive Minuscule refers to a specific style of writing developed during the Middle Ages in Europe, characterized by small cursive letters derived from the earlier uncial script.

8. What is an escutcheon?

A type of musical instrument.

A species of bird.

An ornamental plate

A form of ancient architecture.

An escutcheon is commonly used to refer to an ornamental plate, typically used to protect keyholes or as a decorative element on doors or walls.

Explanation

An escutcheon is commonly used to refer to an ornamental plate, typically used to protect keyholes or as a decorative element on doors or walls.

9. What is niello?

A type of musical instrument

Inlayed design on the surface of another metal; black in color and consisting of copper, silver, or lead

A type of fabric dye

A type of dance

Niello is a decorative technique used to create intricate designs on metal surfaces, typically in a black color.

Explanation

Niello is a decorative technique used to create intricate designs on metal surfaces, typically in a black color.

10. What is a majuscule?

Script composed of all capital letters

Text written in cursive style.

Handwriting that is illegible.

Script composed of small letters only.

A majuscule refers to a script composed of all capital letters, as opposed to minuscule which are small letters. It is commonly used for headings or emphasis in text.

Explanation

A majuscule refers to a script composed of all capital letters, as opposed to minuscule which are small letters. It is commonly used for headings or emphasis in text.

11. What was the Synod of Whitby?

(d) A religious reform movement in Asia in the 7th century

(b) A trade agreement between England and France in 11th century

(a) A battle between Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in 9th century

(663-664) A council or an assembly of church officials or churches that strengthened British ties to Papal Rome
Anglo-Saxon/HIberno-Saxon artists began to draw on the heritage of Roman and Byzantine art in the British Isles

(c) An ancient Roman festival celebrated in Britain

The Synod of Whitby was a significant council that took place in 663-664, strengthening British ties to Papal Rome and influencing the art in the British Isles.

Explanation

The Synod of Whitby was a significant council that took place in 663-664, strengthening British ties to Papal Rome and influencing the art in the British Isles.

12. What is a carpet page?

A type of flooring used in churches

A form of medieval calligraphy used in manuscripts

A page in a book dedicated to discussing different types of carpets

Common in insular illuminated manuscripts
found at the beginning of the Gospels
usually the first page and contains geometric patterns

Carpet pages are decorative pages found at the beginning of the Gospels in insular illuminated manuscripts, characterized by intricate geometric patterns.

Explanation

Carpet pages are decorative pages found at the beginning of the Gospels in insular illuminated manuscripts, characterized by intricate geometric patterns.

13. What is a Psalter?

A collection of historical poems

A book containing the Book of Psalms or a particular version of musical setting from it

A type of religious garment worn by priests

A type of musical instrument

A Psalter specifically refers to a book containing the Book of Psalms or a particular version of a musical setting from it. It is not a type of musical instrument, a religious garment worn by priests, or a collection of historical poems.

Explanation

A Psalter specifically refers to a book containing the Book of Psalms or a particular version of a musical setting from it. It is not a type of musical instrument, a religious garment worn by priests, or a collection of historical poems.