Lesson 2 - Gothic Architecture

Question 1

Who were the Goths?

Answer 1

A Germanic group of people that fought against the Roman Empire.

Question 2

When did the Goths fight against the Roman Empire?

Answer 2

Late 300s to 400s.

Question 3

What did the rise of the Goths signal?

Answer 3

The beginning of the Dark Ages or the Medieval Ages.

Question 4

What does Gothic represent?

Answer 4

The style of that era and not the actual German Goths.

Question 5

What was Gothic Style formerly a slur term for?

Answer 5

Barbaric German Style.

Question 6

Where was the Gothic effect first popularized?

Answer 6

The Abbey of Saint-Dennis.

Question 7

What style was appreciated during the dark times?

Answer 7

Airy and Well-lighted.

Question 8

When did the Gothic effect begin?

Answer 8

12th century to 16th century.

Question 9

What is a Flying Buttress?

Answer 9

An architectural support that bears the load of roofs or vaulted ceilings.

Question 10

What did Flying Buttress make use of as a primary member?

Answer 10

Pier.

Question 11

What is a Rose Window?

Answer 11

A circular window divided into segments by stone mullions or tracery.

Question 12

What is another name for the Rose Window?

Answer 12

Wheel Window or Catherine Window.

Question 13

What did the Rose Window introduce?

Answer 13

Foil Tracery.

Question 14

What did early medieval architects struggle with before the Gothic period?

Answer 14

Massive Walls.

Question 15

What is a Pointed Arch?

Answer 15

An arch with a pointed crown, used as a support for the vaulted ceilings of the gothic style.

Question 16

What is a ribbed vault?

Answer 16

A ceiling vault which used ribs to transmit loads downwards instead of outwards.

Question 17

What characterized French Gothic Architecture?

Answer 17

First utilized gothic style in building, more vertical than ornate.

Question 18

What characterized English Gothic Architecture?

Answer 18

Flourished from the 12th to the 17th century, extensive use of windows, emphasized horizontality and interior treatment.

Question 19

What characterized German Gothic Architecture?

Answer 19

Flourished from 1140-1400, characterized by tall spires with lacy ornament named openwork.

Question 20

What is the Milan Cathedral known for?

Answer 20

Took 600 years to complete, featured both renaissance and gothic features, largest gothic cathedral in the world.

Question 21

What is Notre Dame Cathedral known for?

Answer 21

Built 1163-1260, most visited monument in Paris, closed due to a fire which destroyed its spire.

Question 22

What is Chartres Cathedral known for?

Answer 22

Built 1194-1252, most beautiful stained glass windows and rose windows.

Question 23

Who was the pastor of the Abbey of Saint-Dennis?

Answer 23

Abbot Suger.

Question 24

What does Style Ogivale mean?

Answer 24

Pointed Curve Style.

Question 25

Who were the first engineers of Gothic architecture?

Answer 25

Masons.

Question 26

What is Primary Gothic Architecture?

Answer 26

In this phase of gothic archi, only 2 characteristics of gothic archi can be seen.

Question 27

What is Classic Gothic Architecture?

Answer 27

This phase of gothic archi was popularized in France, it started using ribbed vaults and slender walls.

Question 28

What is Radiant Gothic Architecture?

Answer 28

This phase of gothic archi had development of Rose Window and more stained glass windows.

Question 29

What is Flaming Gothic Architecture?

Answer 29

Palaos na ang Gothic Archi.