What was Suger's purpose in reconstructing the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?
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He wanted to create a work of art worthy of the church's holy treasures.
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What is an archetype?
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A model for something.
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What is special about the Amiens cathedral?
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It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral.
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Who was Robert de Luzarches?
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He simplified, clarified, and unified the plan of Amiens Cathedral.
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What distinctively "Gothic" feature can be seen in the image below?
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First true flying buttresses.
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What innovative suggestions from Abbot Suger can be seen in the image below?
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The details of the sculptures and the rose stained glass window .
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In the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, the shrines were moved from the ______ to the ______.
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Crypt; High altar.
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What significant change took place in the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis?
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Three portals were added to the western facade.
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Who is depicted in the above image?
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Abbor Suger.
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Why is the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis considered to be truly Gothic in style?
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The new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation.
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Two cathedrals are pictured above: The Cathedral of Notre Dame on the left, and Amiens Cathedral on the right. Based on the images, which of the following is the major difference between the two cathedrals?
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Notre Dame emphasizes horizontal lines, while Amiens emphasizes vertical lines.
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What is a lancet window?
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A tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top.
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Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?
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All of the Above.
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What is pictured above?
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The Cathedral of Notre Dame.
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