Art History: Romanesque Art I Practice

21 August 2022
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What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault?
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Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing.
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Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style?
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simpler and more spiritual than previous styles
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What was a "Pilgrimage Road?"
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"Pilgrimage roads" were standard routes from one monastery to another as routes of trade, commerce, and travel.
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Why did people come so far to see relics from saints?
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They believed they had curative powers.
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What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art?
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Religious themes that were meant to both instruct and fascinate.
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What was displayed in the portals of the Cathedral of Saint James?
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didactic sculptures
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What were the three types of vaults that were used?
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Barrel, groin, and rib vaults
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Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults?
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St. Etienne
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What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome?
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The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night