Gothic Art History

2. What architectural style inspired the Gothic style?

• Romanesque

• Byzantine

• Baroque

• Renaissance

The collapse of the Bouvet Cathedral in 1284 led to the use of which structural element in its reconstruction?

• Pointed arches

• Tracery

• Flying buttresses

• Ribbed vaults

What feature of stained glass windows became emblematic of Gothic cathedrals?

• Small circular windows

• Rose windows

• Large rectangular windows

• Triangular windows

8. Which of the following artistic elements became a hallmark of Gothic illuminated manuscripts?

• Geometric patterns

• Simple, monochrome designs

• Intricate borders and detailed illustrations

• Brightly colored, stylized human figures

Which decorative art element was commonly found in Gothic cathedrals?

• Simple wooden carvings of religious symbols

• Landscapes painted on the cathedral walls

• Statues of saints, gargoyles, and ornate metalworks

• Abstract sculptures of animals