University of Maryland The Islamic World Questionnaire

Question 1: Chapter 10: The Islamic World (Dome of the Rock)

This building has design elements that are Roman, Christian and Islamic – what are some of them?

10-3    Dome of the Rock

Link: Jerusalem, Israel: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock

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Question 2: Chapter 10: The Islamic World (Alhambra)

How is this building different from a mosque?

10-19 Court of the Lions

Link: Granada, Spain: The Exquisite Alhambra

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Question 3: Chapter 10: The Islamic World (Baptistère)

This was made by an Islamic artist though it was used later for Christian purposes – what are some of the design elements that came from earlier Mesopotamian sources?

10-31  Baptistère de Saint Louis

Link Basin (Baptistère de Saint Louis)

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Question 4: Chapter 10: The Islamic World (Mihrab)

What is this purpose of this object?

10-26 Mihrab

Link: Ilkhanid Mihrab

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Question 5: Chapter 10: The Islamic World (Cordoba)

What are some of the unique qualities of this building?

10-9    Great Mosque, Córdoba

Link: Córdoba, Spain: Magnificent Mezquita

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Question 6: Chapter 11: Early Medieval Europe (Kells)

What are some of the important aspects of this book?

11-1    Book of Kells 

Link: Book of Kells ~ Part 1 Documentary

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Question 7: Chapter 11: Early Medieval Europe (Purse)

What are some of the unique qualities of this object?

11-3    Sutton Hoo Purse Cover

link: Sutton Hoo: Please watch our new video here: https://youtu.be/jbn9_IKA3ow

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Question 8: Chapter 11: Early Medieval Europe (Equestrian)

Why was an image like this produced?

11-12  Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne 

Link: Early Medieval Art @ 11:00

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Question 9: Chapter 11: Early Medieval Europe (Cross)

What are some of the meanings and uses of these crosses?

11-9    High Cross of Muiredach

Link: Monasterboice – Archer Heritage – IrelandLinks to an external site.

Link: Understanding the Symbolism and Meaning of a Celtic Cross

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Question 10: Chapter 11: Early Medieval Europe (Aachen)

Why did Charlemagne want a church in this design?

11-18  Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne 

Link: Charlemagne’s Palatine Chapel in Aachen Germany (1 of 2)

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Question 11: Chapter 11: Early Medieval Europe (Hildesheim)

Why are these doors important?

11-24  Genesis Doors, Hildesheim 

Link: The Doors of St. Micheal’s Hildesheim and the Gero Crucifix

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Question 12: Chapter 12: Romanesque Europe (Vézelay)

What are some of the reasons that this church and tympanum are important?

12-14     Tympanum, Vézelay

Link: Pentecost and Mission to the Apostles Tympanum, Vézelay

Link: Vézelay, Church and Hill (UNESCO/NHK)

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Question 13: Chapter 12: Romanesque Europe (Speyer)

What are some of the important elements of this cathedral?

12-20   Speyer Cathedral 

Link: Speyer Cathedral (UNESCO/NHK)

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Question 14: Chapter 12: Romanesque Europe (Bayeaux Tapestry)

Why was this object created?

12-38     Bayeux Tapestry  (Battle of Hastings)

Link: The Bayeux Tapestry – Seven Ages of Britain – BBC One

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Question 15: Chapter 12: Romanesque Europe (Pisa)

What are some of the unique aspects of this cathedral?

12-26     Cathedral complex, Pisa 

Link:? Pisa Cathedral, Pisa [HD] ?

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Question 16: Chapter 13: Gothic Europe (Chartres)

13-1       Chartres Cathedral

Why is this cathedral so important?

Link: Please watch our new video (see below)

Link: Chartres Cathedral

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Question 17: Chapter 13: Gothic Europe (Reims)

What is happening with these four figures?

13-24     Annunciation and Visitation 

Link: High Gothic in France (Reims Cathedral ou Notre-Dame du Reims) @20min

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Question 18:

Chapter 13: Gothic Europe (Salisbury)

Why is this cathedral so important?

13-39     Salisbury Cathedral 

Link: Salisbury Cathedral 6 min with narration by David Oakes