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The 'gargoyle carving' traditions of medieval France
  • 1. During which period did gargoyle carvings become popular in France?
A) Renaissance
B) Gothic period
C) Romanesque
D) Baroque
  • 2. What material were most medieval gargoyles made from?
A) Wood
B) Stone
C) Glass
D) Metal
  • 3. What animals were commonly depicted in gargoyle carvings?
A) Cats and dogs
B) Fish and birds
C) Wolves and lions
D) Bears and deer
  • 4. Which process was used to create detailed gargoyle designs?
A) Painting
B) Casting bronze
C) Carving
D) Sculpting in clay
  • 5. What artistic style influenced gargoyle design?
A) Baroque art
B) Modernism
C) Classical architecture
D) Gothic architecture
  • 6. Which French city is particularly famous for its gargoyle sculptures?
A) Bordeaux
B) Marseille
C) Paris
D) Lyon
  • 7. What role did gargoyles play in medieval culture?
A) Symbolic and decorative
B) Masculine representations
C) Functional and practical
D) Only artistic
  • 8. How did people in medieval times view gargoyles?
A) As creatures of curse
B) As mere art
C) As protectors
D) As symbols of wealth
  • 9. In which part of a cathedral are gargoyles typically found?
A) In the bell tower
B) Exterior
C) Beneath the altar
D) Interior
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