Question

What was the focus of art and architecture during the Gothic period?
a.
to create a church that exhibited class and wealth
b.
to capture the splendor of the heavens with light
c.
to create new and improved beauty
d.
all of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is **d. all of the above**.

During the Gothic period, art and architecture focused on creating churches and cathedrals that displayed both class and wealth (a), while also emphasizing the use of light through innovations such as large stained glass windows that aimed to capture the splendor of the heavens (b). Additionally, there was a pursuit of new forms of beauty and architectural techniques (c), including pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. All these aspects contributed to the overall goals of Gothic art and architecture.