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Exploring Late Gothic Sculptures and Cathedrals

Explore the distinctive features and influential masterpieces of Late Gothic Art. This quiz enhances understanding of its historical context and artistic significance, fostering appreciation and knowledge of key developments...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 11 | Last updated: Nov 17, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is the name of this sculpture? Where is it located? What is the subject? List any other important facts.

The Last SupperBaroqueLocated in Milan, Italy SCENE: Jesus and his twelve disciples sharing a meal-Considered one of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces.

Death of a VirginLate GothicLocated in the TYMPANUM of Strasbourg Cathedral SCENE: Mary has died. The apostles have their heads lined up in a fan-like manner; Mary Magdalene (the repentant sinner) is wringing Mary's handsThe doll-like figure is Mary's soul on its way to heaven-DEVELOPMENT OF NATURALISM (turning heads, scratching beards

The Birth of VenusNeoclassicalLocated in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy SUBJECT: Venus emerging from the sea-Depiction of classical mythology.

The Resurrection of ChristRenaissanceLocated in St. Peter's Basilica SCENE: Christ rising from the dead with angels surrounding him-Influenced by the works of Michelangelo.

Sample Question 2
What is the significance of the sculpture of Ecclesia and Synagogue in Strasbourg cathedral?

Ecclesia and Synagogue Late Gothic Located in Strasbourg cathedral -Ecclesia: wears a crown (showing that she is triumphant- importance of the Christian church) -Synagogue: staff broken, holding tablets of law, blindfold over her eyes (shows that Judaism is a BLIND religion) INCREASING NATURALISM

Apollo and Artemis symbolizing Greek mythology

Eve and Adam depicting the creation story

Zeus and Hera portraying Roman deities

Sample Question 3
What is the name of this sculpture? Why is it important? Who do they represent?

Adam and EveBaroqueLocated in a small chapelUnknown figuresMade of woodRepresent mythical characters

Apollo and ArtemisNeoclassicalLocated in GreeceAncient gods and goddessesMade of bronzeRepresent Greek mythology

Ekkehard and UtaLate GothicLocated in Naumburg Cathedral in the WEST choirLifelike as can beSeem to be caught in a particular momentNOT exactly a portraiture- just made to look very naturalisticPainted LIMESTONERepresent the founders of the church

David and GoliathRenaissanceLocated in Florence in a museumFamous historical figures Made of marbleDepict a legendary battle

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