Chapter 13 Study Guide

Gothic Europe

Gothic

• Old Testament kings and queens jamb statues, Chartres Cathedral, c. 1145-1155
• Virgin and Child and angels (Notre Dame de la Belle Verriere), Chartres Cathedral, c. 1170
• Saint Theodore jamb statue, Porch of the Martyrs, Chartres Cathedral, c. 1230
• Christ (Beau Dieu), trumeau statue from Amiens Cathedral, c. 1220-1235
• Annunciation and Visitation jamb statues, Reims Cathedral, c. 1230-1255
• Sainte-Chapelle (interior), c. 1243-1248
• Naumburg Master, Crucifixion, west choir screen of Naumburg Cathedral, c. 1249-1255

1. What are the four defining characteristics of Gothic architecture?

2. List 2 structural advantages the pointed arch had over the round arch.

3. What is the function of the flying buttress?

4. How does the representation of Christ change from the Romanesque to Gothic periods?

5. What is the main difference between French Gothic and English Gothic cathedrals?

6. What is a hall church?