Question 1

Critically evaluate the bronze doors of the abbey church at Hildesheim.How did they revive a monumental sculptural tradition? What religious and philosophical components went into the iconographic program? What outside influences are also reflected in these doors?

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The bronze doors of the abbey church at ...

Question 2

It has been said that Charlemagne was a man of great energy and learning,a strong patron of the arts,and a sincere admirer of classical culture.Which of the following do later generations owe to Charlemagne's patronage?

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A)   the restoration of the classical sculptural tradition
B)   the copying of important Early Christian texts
C)   the restoration of the Late Imperial Roman Empire
D)   the copying of important classical textsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Historians once referred to the Middle Ages roughly 400-1400 as the ______________.

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A)   reign of Barbarian Terror
B)   Dark Ages
C)   rise of the Papacy
D)   Age of EnlightenmentE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Later church architecture adopted heavy square piers alternating with columns,dividing the nave into vertical units and mitigating the tunnel-like horizontality of Early Christian basilicas.This system is known as _________________.

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A)   revived Romanism
B)   modular
C)   alternate support
D)   Middle ByzantineE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The primary sacred text was the Bible,consisting of the Old Testament originally written in Hebrew and the New Testament written in Greek.In what language is the Vulgate version of the Bible written?

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A)   entirely in Greek
B)   Old German
C)   Latin
D)   Archaic EnglishE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

_________________ was a possible model for Bernward's column because the narrative reads from top to bottom.

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A)   Marcus Aurelius's Column
B)   Justinian's Column
C)   Trajan's Column
D)   Constantine's ColumnE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The Ostrogoth,Theodoric,established his kingdom in ___________.

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A)   Iataly
B)   Germany
C)   Yugoslavia
D)   ItalyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Interpret the portrait of Otto III from the Gospel Book of Otto III.

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He is presented as an emperor,holding th...

Question 9

Explain the plan for the monastery at St.Gall

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It provided a coherent arrange...

Question 10

The Sutton Hoo purse has two groupings each of a man standing between two lions.This can also be found in what earlier culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sumer
B)   Classical Greece
C)   Etruscans
D)   Late Roman EmpireE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What manuscript is commonly considered the greatest achievement in Hiberno-Saxon art?

Accepted Answer

A)   Book of Durrow
B)   Book of Lindisfarne
C)   Book of Alciun
D)   Book of KellsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Explain the fusion of Christianity,the Greco-Roman heritage,and the cultures of the Barbarians.What effect did this fusion had on the visual arts of the early Middle Ages? Use examples to support your essay.

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The fusion of Christianity, the Greco-Ro...

Question 13

The Lindau Gospels book cover displays an amalgamation of tradition and style.Which of the following describes that cmbination?

Accepted Answer

A)   The work highlights the Byzantine tradition and Utrecht Psalter style.
B)   The work highlights the Early Christian tradition and Utrecht Psalter style.
C)   The work highlights the Early Christian tradition and Coronation Gospels style.
D)   The work highlights the Byzantine tradition and Ebbo Gospels style.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following manuscripts showed the greatest influence of Roman illusionism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Utrecht Psalter
B)   Coronation Gospels
C)   Lindisfarne Gospels
D)   Gospel Book of Otto IIIE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Evaluate the development of architecture during the Carolingian period.What changes occurred? How were they initiated,and what outside influences impacted these changes? Use examples to support your essay.

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The Carolingian period, which lasted fro...

Question 16

How has scholars' interpretation and labeling of the period known as the "Middle Ages" changed?

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The term is a negative legacy from the h...

Question 17

Compare and contrast Carolingian and Ottonian architecture.Consider the development and evolution in architectural styles and attendant sculptural programs. Use specific examples to support your essay.

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Carolingian and Ottonian architecture bo...

Question 18

Compare and contrast the art patronage of Charlemagne and Otto III.What outside factors or sources influenced each man? How did these influences reflect each man and his role as art patron? Use examples to support your essay.

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The art patronage of Charlemagne and Ott...

Question 19

What area of Western Europe was never colonized by Rome?

Accepted Answer

A)   England
B)   France
C)   Ireland
D)   SpainE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Briefly describe the contributions of the Iona monks.

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They established a monastery i...

Exam 11: Early Medieval Europe

How has scholars' interpretation and labeling of the period known as the "Middle Ages" changed?

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Explain the plan for the monastery at St.Gall

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The Ostrogoth,Theodoric,established his kingdom in ___________.

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Explain the fusion of Christianity,the Greco-Roman heritage,and the cultures of the Barbarians.What effect did this fusion had on the visual arts of the early Middle Ages? Use examples to support your essay.

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Later church architecture adopted heavy square piers alternating with columns,dividing the nave into vertical units and mitigating the tunnel-like horizontality of Early Christian basilicas.This system is known as _________________.

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What area of Western Europe was never colonized by Rome?

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Interpret the portrait of Otto III from the Gospel Book of Otto III.

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The primary sacred text was the Bible,consisting of the Old Testament originally written in Hebrew and the New Testament written in Greek.In what language is the Vulgate version of the Bible written?

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Critically evaluate the bronze doors of the abbey church at Hildesheim.How did they revive a monumental sculptural tradition? What religious and philosophical components went into the iconographic program? What outside influences are also reflected in these doors?

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The Lindau Gospels book cover displays an amalgamation of tradition and style.Which of the following describes that cmbination?

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Compare and contrast Carolingian and Ottonian architecture.Consider the development and evolution in architectural styles and attendant sculptural programs. Use specific examples to support your essay.

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_________________ was a possible model for Bernward's column because the narrative reads from top to bottom.

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Historians once referred to the Middle Ages roughly 400-1400 as the ______________.

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Which of the following manuscripts showed the greatest influence of Roman illusionism?

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The Sutton Hoo purse has two groupings each of a man standing between two lions.This can also be found in what earlier culture?

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Compare and contrast the art patronage of Charlemagne and Otto III.What outside factors or sources influenced each man? How did these influences reflect each man and his role as art patron? Use examples to support your essay.

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It has been said that Charlemagne was a man of great energy and learning,a strong patron of the arts,and a sincere admirer of classical culture.Which of the following do later generations owe to Charlemagne's patronage?

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What manuscript is commonly considered the greatest achievement in Hiberno-Saxon art?

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Briefly describe the contributions of the Iona monks.

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