1. A Quiz on Gothic Architecture & “Stuff”
A quiz that asks the question—were you paying attention in class on Friday?

2. Reims Cathedral begun in 1211; almost “complete” by 1285
Please explain: in which direction are you looking through what part of the cathedral
you are looking what prominent architectural feature
the master builder has used to unify
this space
Reims Cathedral begun in 1211; almost “complete” by 1285

3. Amiens Cathedral begun in 1220; almost “complete” by 1375 4
4. This section of the nave is called? 5. This section of the nave is called? 6. This section of the nave is called?
7. Why during the Gothic Period does the section delineated by #5 become so much smaller?
Amiens Cathedral begun in 1220; almost “complete” by 1375 4 5 6

4. 8. Please describe what you are looking at
8. Please describe what you are looking at. Try to use as many specific technical terms as you can. Reims Cathedral begun in 1211; almost “complete” by 1285

5. 9. Please describe what you are looking at.

6. 10. You are looking at the exterior of the cathedral
10. You are looking at the exterior of the cathedral. What word(s) would you use to describe how the surface of the windows and the window frames has been highly decorated?

7. 11. You are standing inside of Reims Cathedral
11. You are standing inside of Reims Cathedral. What are you looking at that is drawing all your attention? Use your terms!

8. 12. You are looking at the west façade
12. You are looking at the west façade. Why do you know that this façade is definitely “Gothic” and not “Romanesque?” Amiens Cathedral begun in 1220; almost “complete” by 1375

9. 13. How can you tell that this plan represents a Gothic cathedral?

10. 14. Is this a diptych or a triptych or a polyptych?

11. 15. Is this a diptych or a triptych or a polyptych?

12. 16. What is the part labeled “A” called?

13. 17. What is the part labeled “A” called?

14. 18. What do you think this object is?

15. 19. What is the scene depicted?

16. 20. What is the scene depicted?

17. 21. What is the scene depicted?

18. 22. What is the scene depicted?

19. 23. What is the scene depicted?
Jacopo Torriti Apse mosaic, window level: 2. Nativity 1296 (completed) Mosaic Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome