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