Gothic Art & Architecture (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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In which century did Gothic art first emerge?
In which century did Gothic art first emerge?
Mid-twelfth century
In which country did the Gothic art movement originate?
In which country did the Gothic art movement originate?
France
When did Renaissance scholars first use the term 'Gothic' to describe medieval art?
When did Renaissance scholars first use the term 'Gothic' to describe medieval art?
Sixteenth century
How did art historian Giorgio Vasari describe the Gothic style?
How did art historian Giorgio Vasari describe the Gothic style?
Monstrous and barbaric
What did Abbot Suger believe earthly light symbolised in Gothic architecture?
What did Abbot Suger believe earthly light symbolised in Gothic architecture?
Divine light
In what year did Abbot Suger lead the rebuilding of the Basilica of Saint Denis?
In what year did Abbot Suger lead the rebuilding of the Basilica of Saint Denis?
1135
Which cathedrals are named as examples of High Gothic architecture built after 1200?
Which cathedrals are named as examples of High Gothic architecture built after 1200?
Chartres, Amiens, & Notre Dame
How did High Gothic sculpture differ from Early Gothic sculpture?
How did High Gothic sculpture differ from Early Gothic sculpture?
More naturalistic with flowing drapery
Around what year did International Gothic emerge across Europe?
Around what year did International Gothic emerge across Europe?
1375
What was the International Gothic movement known as?
What was the International Gothic movement known as?
The beautiful style
Which Italian artist is named as a leading innovator in Gothic painting techniques?
Which Italian artist is named as a leading innovator in Gothic painting techniques?
Giotto di Bondone
Who created 'Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry' between 1412-16?
Who created 'Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry' between 1412-16?
Limbourg Brothers
When did the Gothic Revival movement occur?
When did the Gothic Revival movement occur?
Mid to late eighteenth century