Final Quiz Medieval Art - Art Explora Academy

Often works from the Middle Ages do not respect the body’s proportions. Why?

Because artists could not draw. Because the artists of the time were dunces. Because the artists were not good at geometry. Because the artists showed what was important at first glance.

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Which country perfected the technique, then disseminated the use of oil paints?

The Netherlands France Italy Germany

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The Sainte-Chapelle’s artists created numerous scenes on their stained-glass windows to represent the history of the world. How many?

17 Around 500 More than 1000 More than 2000

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During the Middle Ages, books were …

Non-existent Not very popular Copied by hand Printed then decorated by hand

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Charlemagne established the capital of his empire in …

Rome Paris Milan Aix-la-Chapelle

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During the Middle Ages, Antiquity …

Is the main source of all the arts Is considered a legend Is well-known and may even be a source of inspiration It was totally rejected, especially by artists

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What is a tympanum?

An element from the front of a building A musical instrument A weapon An aromatic herb from the thyme family

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Gold-smithing is the work of …

Metal Porcelain Silk Ivory

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What do Jean de Berry and Charlemagne have in common?

The both lived during the ninth century. Both of them are emperors. They were both great patrons. They are both passionate artists.

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What is the distinctive feature of the Dukes of Burgundy's’ tombs?

Husband and wife are always buried together. The Dukes of Burgundy never had tombs. Numerous little carved characters can be found there, mourning the deaths of the Duke They had a representation of a deceased person: a gisant.

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Pilgrims covered long distances on foot. But what was their aim?

Visit unknown countries Bringing in treasures from other countries Seeing or touching relics Discover works of art

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The Bayeux tapestry belongs to … art.

From the Carolingian Renaissance From the table Secular Religious

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