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This is a traditional gesture of grief seen in illuminations and cathedral relief carvings during the 13th century.

To the Gothic artist ____ was only a means to an end, which was to tell his sacred story more movingly and more convincingly.

Changes in style can be rapid or gradual.  13th century sacral architecture of ___ is representative of rapid stylistic change.

The most characteristic works of sculpture created during the 14th century were large, stone, and made for churches.

During the Middle Ages the largest buildings in towns were typically ____ .

During the Middle Ages in Europe the knowledge and art of classical antiquity was primarily preserved by ___ .

What does an iohexol clearance test determine?

During the 8th century Islam is to Spain as ____ is to China.

Church architecture changes over time.  The centralized cross-in-square plan for which Byzantine architecture is best known today replaced the Basilica.  The roof line of these new churches are always defined by ____ .

Important ceremonial sites in ancient Rome, like the forum, were lined with statues of ____ .