High Gothic Art

1. What is this depicting and what form is it in?

Abraham and the Three Angels

High Gothic Art
From the Psalter of St. Louis
Manuscript Illumination
INTERACTION: greater sense of naturalism

Mona Lisa Baroque Art Fresco Painting

The Last Supper Renaissance Sculpture

David and Goliath Modern Art Abstract Painting

The question is asking for the specific depiction and form of the artwork. The correct answer describes the scene as 'Abraham and the Three Angels' in the 'High Gothic Art' form, specifically from the 'Psalter of St. Louis' which is a Manuscript Illumination. The incorrect answers provide different scenes and styles to confuse the respondent.

Explanation

The question is asking for the specific depiction and form of the artwork. The correct answer describes the scene as 'Abraham and the Three Angels' in the 'High Gothic Art' form, specifically from the 'Psalter of St. Louis' which is a Manuscript Illumination. The incorrect answers provide different scenes and styles to confuse the respondent.

2. What is the name of this cathedral?

St. Peter's Basilica

Notre Dame Cathedral

Amiens Cathedral
High Gothic Art
Modeled after Chartres--much taller & vertically oriented
Unified vaulting system, architecture much LIGHTER with use of stained glass

Cologne Cathedral

Amiens Cathedral is a High Gothic style cathedral known for its unified vaulting system and use of stained glass. It is modeled after Chartres Cathedral but is taller and more vertically oriented compared to its inspiration.

Explanation

Amiens Cathedral is a High Gothic style cathedral known for its unified vaulting system and use of stained glass. It is modeled after Chartres Cathedral but is taller and more vertically oriented compared to its inspiration.

3. What is the name of this sculpture and where is it located?

The David in the Louvre Museum, Paris

The Pieta in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

Annunciation & Visitation in REIMS CATHEDRAL

High Gothic
Stone architecture sculpture
Annuciation: Gabrielle sent to Mary to tell her that she has been chosen to give God's son (the ANNOUNCEMENT); COURT style
Visitation: Mary and Elizabeth are visiting each other (the VISIT); Roman style (classicizing)
*UNIFYING ELEMENT: figures turning towards each other, making hand gestures (naturalism)

The Last Supper in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

The correct sculpture is the Annunciation & Visitation in REIMS CATHEDRAL, differentiating it from the incorrect answers.

Explanation

The correct sculpture is the Annunciation & Visitation in REIMS CATHEDRAL, differentiating it from the incorrect answers.

4. What cathedral is known for its High Gothic architecture, Carolingian nave, flying buttresses, lacy/thin design, and huge stained glass windows?

Cologne Cathedral

Beauvais Cathedral

High Gothic
Carolingian nave (attempting to update)
Flying buttresses (VERY vertical)
Lacy/thin architecture
HUGE stained glass windows

St. Peter's Basilica

Notre Dame Cathedral

Beauvais Cathedral is renowned for its distinctive features of High Gothic architecture, including a Carolingian nave, flying buttresses, lacy/thin design, and huge stained glass windows.

Explanation

Beauvais Cathedral is renowned for its distinctive features of High Gothic architecture, including a Carolingian nave, flying buttresses, lacy/thin design, and huge stained glass windows.

5. What is the name of this cathedral?

Hagia Sophia (Istanbul)ByzantineHuge domed basilica (central dome over a square nave)Vertical emphasis (pendentives, mosaics, marble columns)

Chartres Cathedral (rebuilt)
High Gothic
Unified vaulting system (including ambulatory & radiating chapels)
Stable, vertically oriented (rib vaults, pointed arches, stained glass, flying buttresses)

Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris)RomanesqueFlying buttresses (due to later additions)Stable, vertically oriented (rib vaults, rounded arches, stained glass)

St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City)RenaissanceDome structure (inspired by the Pantheon)Horizontal emphasis (Baroque features, opulent decorations, mosaics)

The correct answer is Chartres Cathedral, known for its High Gothic style with a unified vaulting system and stable, vertically oriented design featuring rib vaults, pointed arches, stained glass, and flying buttresses.

Explanation

The correct answer is Chartres Cathedral, known for its High Gothic style with a unified vaulting system and stable, vertically oriented design featuring rib vaults, pointed arches, stained glass, and flying buttresses.

6. What type of statues are found in Chartres Cathedral and where do they originate?

Mosaic tiles from Hagia Sophia

Wooden sculptures from Westminster Abbey

Jamb statues from CHARTRES CATHEDRAL (rebuilt)
High Gothic
Increasing naturalism (figures turning towards each other, feet firmly planted, gestures, arms/limbs apparent under drapery)

Stained glass windows from Notre Dame Cathedral

The jamb statues from Chartres Cathedral are known for their high Gothic style with increasing naturalism.

Explanation

The jamb statues from Chartres Cathedral are known for their high Gothic style with increasing naturalism.

7. What is the name of this church?

Reims Cathedral
High Gothic
French kings crowned here
More sculpture on this Greek church than ANY other
Tympanum: STAINED GLASS
-Annuciation & Visitation scene

Notre Dame Cathedral

St. Peter's Basilica

Westminster Abbey

The correct answer is Reims Cathedral, known for its High Gothic architecture and being the site where French kings were crowned. It features more sculptures than any other Greek church and includes a famous tympanum with stained glass depicting the Annunciation and Visitation scene.

Explanation

The correct answer is Reims Cathedral, known for its High Gothic architecture and being the site where French kings were crowned. It features more sculptures than any other Greek church and includes a famous tympanum with stained glass depicting the Annunciation and Visitation scene.

8. What is the name of this church?

St. Chapelle
High Gothic
Kings chapel (for the court, King Louis 9th)
Stained glass windows--meant to look like a reliquary box
Relics purchased from Constantinople (wreath from Christ's head; Passion of the Christ)

Sainte-Chapelle

Sacré-Cœur

Notre Dame

The correct name of the church is St. Chapelle, not Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, or Sacré-Cœur.

Explanation

The correct name of the church is St. Chapelle, not Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, or Sacré-Cœur.

9. What is the name of this church?

St. Peter's Basilica Baroque Frescoes on the ceiling--celebrating the life of Jesus.

INSIDE St. Chapelle
High Gothic
Stained glass windows--meant to look like a reliquary box

St. Paul's Cathedral Renaissance Stained glass windows--depicting the life of St. Paul.

St. Mary's Cathedral Neo-Gothic Painted windows--depicting biblical scenes.

The correct answer describes the unique features of the church St. Chapelle, including its high Gothic architecture and stained glass windows designed to resemble a reliquary box.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the unique features of the church St. Chapelle, including its high Gothic architecture and stained glass windows designed to resemble a reliquary box.