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