AP Art History GOTHIC STUDY GUIDE part 1 Davidson Fill this study guide out as you Read the

e gothic chapter !!!!!! Find all answers in the reading!!! Gothic Art and Architecture
1) Define the following: Abbot Suger: Rose Window: Fan vault: Flying Buttress: Ogee arch:

2) What did a Gothic Cathedral Symbolize? 3. When and where did the Gothic style originate?

4. List some of the ways in which the social and economic structure of the Gothic period differed from that of the Romanesque: 5. What building is considered to be the cradle of Gothic art and who was responsible for its construction?

6. List three of the features of the new choir at St. Denis as described by Abbot Suger that are characteristic of the new Gothic style. a. b. c. 7. List 3 structural of design features that characterize the Gothic vault. a. b. c.

8. What are the advantages of the pointed arch over the rounded arch?

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9. The following scenes are represented on the tympanum of the Royal Portal of Chartres Cathedral, Left Central:

10. The figures carved on the jambs represent:

11. In what ways do the jamb figures on the Portal of Chartres differ from Romanesque figures? a. b. c. 12. List 3 features that retained the Romanesque style in the Laon Cathedral and 3 features that are the new Gothic style. Romanesque New -Gothic A a B C b c

13. Name the four parts of an Early Gothic elevation: A. B. C. D.

14. Describe the modification made in the nave elevation of Notre Dame of Paris that changed it from Early to High Gothic architecture. Why was it changed? 15. What is the function of a flying buttress? Why is it so essential to Gothic architecture?

16. .Describe or draw the new bay structure of Chartres that was to become the norm for high gothic buildings:

17. Define the following architectural terms: a. compound pier: b. triforium:

18) Label all of these parts on the diagram
Oculus Respond Gargoyle Lateral web Vaulting web Spandrel Pier Buttress pier Pier Transverse arch Crocket Flying buttress Base Pinnacle Abacus Diagonal rib Capital Shaft Stringcourse Arcade arch Buttress Finial Vaulting web

c. rectangular-bay system: d. springing:

Discussion Questions to be posted on turnitin.com

1. Identify and describe/summarize the major contextual factors introduced at the beginning of this chapter. Do each as a short paragraph. ( in a cluster, each factor would be a spoke)
2. Select a typical Romanesque church, and an Early Gothic cathedral - do a Venn and then write a paragraph explaining the factors that differentiate one from the other.