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Quiz about A Pane in the Glass
Quiz about A Pane in the Glass

A Pane in the Glass Trivia Quiz


It is all around you. But how much do you know about windows and the glass used to make them?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
360,019
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1594
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Milan Cathedral is famous for its stained glass. Which of the following minerals was used to achieve the brilliant blues seen in the photo? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Often found on ships, or homes designed with a nautical theme, what is the proper term for this type of window? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This beautiful window is found in which magnificent cathedral, found in the county of Kent, and known for its beautiful woodwork and stained glass? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which one of these men designed the Vitra Design Museum, which is known for many things including its minimal use of windows? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This photo, taken in Notre Dame Cathedral, is a wonderful example of which type of common stain glass window? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who, in 1517, designed the windows of Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, Italy, which are known as "kneeling windows"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Found in many buildings, including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, what is the proper term for clear windows set high above eye level, whose purpose is to bring in overhead light? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This beautiful building is the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. It is located in which of the following Dutch cities? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This beautiful piece of stained glass is found on the ceiling of the Kekauluohi Building, which is the archive of historic information for which American state? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Washington Cathedral is often listed as having the most expensive stained glass windows in the world. Other than this attribute, what is the other notable trait about the windows of this unique church? Hint



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1. Milan Cathedral is famous for its stained glass. Which of the following minerals was used to achieve the brilliant blues seen in the photo?

Answer: Cobalt

Giovanni Bertini (1799-1849) was one of the acclaimed glass-makers who worked on the monumental panes of stained glass in Milan Cathedral. He made use of cobalt to achieve the deep vibrant blue that can be seen in some of these massive windows. Originally, stained glass windows were often used to tell the stories found in the Bible to those subjects who were not literate.
2. Often found on ships, or homes designed with a nautical theme, what is the proper term for this type of window?

Answer: Porthole

A porthole window is a small, round (usually), window that was found originally on ships. They also appear on some homes, cars, and aircraft. The original purpose of the porthole was to bring light and fresh air into the damp quarters of a ship that were below deck.

They are usually made of heavy glass and are often convex or concave in design. This term is also used when this type of window is used in a building that has a maritime motif.
3. This beautiful window is found in which magnificent cathedral, found in the county of Kent, and known for its beautiful woodwork and stained glass?

Answer: Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most important places of worship for the Anglican Church. Originally founded in 597, it was under construction off and on for over a thousand years. This magnificent edifice is home to over 1,200 square meters of stained glass, much of it dating to medieval times.

There are hundreds of panels such as the one displayed that are inspired by stories in the Bible. This particular one depicts Jesus on a donkey, entering the city of Jerusalem, on the original Palm Sunday.
4. Which one of these men designed the Vitra Design Museum, which is known for many things including its minimal use of windows?

Answer: Frank O. Gehry

The Vitra Design Museum, which opened in 1989, is one of the most unique buildings in the world. One of the most unusual aspects of this building is an almost complete lack of windows. In this photo, one of the very few windows in the building can be seen at the top left of the building. Designer Frank O. Gehry is responsible for this magnificent museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, which focuses on a magnificent collection of furniture and interior designs from the 20th century.
5. This photo, taken in Notre Dame Cathedral, is a wonderful example of which type of common stain glass window?

Answer: Rose window

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is often considered to be a classic example of French Gothic architecture. This photo is of one of the many rose windows found around the church. The term Catherine window is sometimes used instead, and today both terms may be used for any round window in modern architecture. Rose windows are found in most Gothic structures throughout Europe, and are known for their intricate designs.

This window is believed to have been completed around 1250.
6. Who, in 1517, designed the windows of Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, Italy, which are known as "kneeling windows"?

Answer: Michelangelo

"Kneeling windows", properly called inginocchiate windows, are attributed to the great artist Michelangelo. These monumental windows, which have a pediment above, are used exclusively on the ground floor. Their name is derived from the two protruding brackets, which support the window sill and resemble two legs from the knees down.

The other three options are all fictional Italian characters from literature.
7. Found in many buildings, including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, what is the proper term for clear windows set high above eye level, whose purpose is to bring in overhead light?

Answer: Clerestory

Clerestory windows have been found in many styles of architecture throughout the ages. This term indicates clear windows as opposed to stained glass, and are often found in buildings with cupolas, flying-buttress style ceilings, or basilicas. They are often seen in buildings with a Gothic or Romanesque style design.
8. This beautiful building is the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. It is located in which of the following Dutch cities?

Answer: Hilversum

The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision is one of the main tourist attractions in the Dutch city of Hilversum. The glass facade of the building is covered with images from Dutch television which have been baked onto cast glass. The effect is simply stunning, both inside and out. Tours of the building are offered almost everyday.
9. This beautiful piece of stained glass is found on the ceiling of the Kekauluohi Building, which is the archive of historic information for which American state?

Answer: Hawaii

The Kekauluohi Building is found on the grounds of the Iolani Palace in the American state of Hawaii. This photo is an image of a type of architectural feature known as a skylight. This lovely stained glass window was installed not only to provide light to the building but also to add ambiance. First opened in 1906 this neo-classic style building was designed by Hawaiian native Charles Kana'ina.
10. Washington Cathedral is often listed as having the most expensive stained glass windows in the world. Other than this attribute, what is the other notable trait about the windows of this unique church?

Answer: Many of the windows depict non-religious events

The stained glass windows of the Washington National Cathedral depict many non-religious ideas and events. The photo is of the 'Space Window', which is in honor of space travel and outer space. There is a window that depicts the Capital Building, one that depicts the wild west, and one that depicts sea life.

The bright colors used in these windows make for colorful shadows all around this building. Construction for this Episcopal Church began in 1907, and it is built in the English Gothic design.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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