Chapter 16 Gothic Art Homework

Answers to the following questions should be turned in no later than Friday, December 7.

1. Why did Abbot Suger want Saint-Denis rebuilt, and how did he achieve his goal?
2. Why did the “rediscovery” of literary work from Classical antiquity pose a challenege to Christian theology?
3. What is a flying buttress, what is its purpose, and where is it used on the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris?
4. Describe at least two scenes used to decorate Chartres cathedral and explain how their iconography would be important to both the church and the parishioners of the time?
5. Describe how are stained glass windows are created?
6. Explain why  Reims Cathedral might be considered a reflection of 100 years of change in plan, iconography and workshops?
7. What is the Rayonnant Style and where do we see it used? Use a specific example to describe its attributes.
8. How is Salisbury Cathedral a representation of the English interpretation of the Gothic style? What differences might we note between the English and French gothic cathedrals of this time period?
9. What innovations did the Pisano family contribute to the southern Italian style of sculpture?
10. What is Gothic mural painting? Use a specific example to explain your answer.