Understanding terminology that describes Gothic architecture
Practice Questions
AP Art History › Understanding terminology that describes Gothic architecture
The ______________ is the area of a church reserved for singers and clergy.
Which of the following is an accurate description of the "rose window" commonly seen in Gothic architecture?
The supports visible on the side of the building are known as ______________.
Which element of Chartres Cathedral's exterior is unusual for a Gothic Cathedral?
What is considered the simplest arch of Gothic architecture?
The flying buttress, most commonly seen as an attribute of Gothic architecture, is best described as ________________.
The given image showcases which interior architectural attribute of the Gothic period known to allow for large amounts of interior light?
The presence of ___________ in the interior of Gothic cathedrals, churches, etc. was an important part of worship for the people of that time period, as it represented divinity, and the presence of God. It is for this reason that many Gothic cathedrals have very large windows.
Which type of Gothic arch is made from four original points, where each large arc turns upward into a smaller arc, all meeting at one sharp point?
Gothic cathedrals typically have all of the following architectural features EXCEPT __________.