Gothic

Where and when did Gothic art begin?

Paris, mid-12th century

The defining architectural feature of Gothic architecture is:

Pointed arches

Which feature allowed Gothic churches to have large stained glass windows and thinner walls?

Flying buttresses

What style did Gothic architecture replace?

Romanesque

Who is credited with initiating Gothic architecture at Saint-Denis?

Abbot Suger

Abbot Suger’s architectural vision emphasized:

Light as a theological symbol

Which cathedral is considered the first built entirely in the Gothic style?

Chartres Cathedral

Gothic sculpture is characterized by:

Naturalism and human expression

What was the primary function of Saint-Chapelle in Paris?

Reliquary for sacred relics

Flamboyant Gothic is best described as:

Highly ornate and flame-like