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What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault? |
Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing. |
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Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style? |
simpler and more spiritual than previous styles |
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What was a "Pilgrimage Road?" |
"Pilgrimage roads" were standard routes from one monastery to another as routes of trade, commerce, and travel. |
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Why did people come so far to see relics from saints? |
They believed they had curative powers. |
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What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art? |
Religious themes that were meant to both instruct and fascinate. |
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What was displayed in the portals of the Cathedral of Saint James? |
didactic sculptures |
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What were the three types of vaults that were used? |
Barrel, groin, and rib vaults |
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Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults? |
St. Etienne |
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What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome? |
The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night |
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