Exploring High Gothic Art and Architecture

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

Abraham and the Three Angels High Gothic ArtFrom the Psalter of St. LouisManuscript IlluminationINTERACTION: 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 CathedralHigh Gothic ArtModeled after Chartres--much taller & vertically orientedUnified 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

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 CathedralHigh GothicCarolingian nave (attempting to update)Flying buttresses (VERY vertical)Lacy/thin architectureHUGE 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)

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

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?

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?

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. ChapelleHigh GothicStained 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.