Art History: Early Medieval Art I (Practice)

23 August 2022

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Which of these countries did the Vikings invade during the Middle Ages?

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France

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What is the arcade in Ottonian architecture?

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A series of arches supported by columns.

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Which of these areas did the Vikings plunder?

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Both A and B.

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What is wattle and daub?

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Answers will vary. A construction technique using woven lattice of wood strips made from wet sand, soil, clay, animal dung, and straw.

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What is a clerestory?

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A clear glass window that is located near the roof of the church in Ottonian architecture.

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The Gero crucifix, shown above, was made from which of these materials?

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Paint and gilded oak.

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What are runes?

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characters in several alphabets used by ancient Germanic people

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What is horizontal log construction?

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a method of construction used in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages