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