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