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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) Gothic period
B) Baroque
C) Romanesque
D) Renaissance
  • 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) Wolves and lions
B) Fish and birds
C) Bears and deer
D) Cats and dogs
  • 4. Which process was used to create detailed gargoyle designs?
A) Casting bronze
B) Carving
C) Sculpting in clay
D) Painting
  • 5. What artistic style influenced gargoyle design?
A) Baroque art
B) Classical architecture
C) Modernism
D) Gothic 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) Symbolic and decorative
B) Functional and practical
C) Only artistic
D) Masculine representations
  • 8. How did people in medieval times view gargoyles?
A) As symbols of wealth
B) As creatures of curse
C) As mere art
D) As protectors
  • 9. In which part of a cathedral are gargoyles typically found?
A) Beneath the altar
B) In the bell tower
C) Interior
D) Exterior
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