Asked by Bethany Bortz on Jun 19, 2024
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Which of the following buildings does not have the monumental facade type referred to as a westwork?
A) The abbey church at Corvey
B) The abbey church of Saint Pantaleon in Cologne
C) The abbey church of Saint Michael at Hildesheim
D) The basilica of Saint Cyriakus in Gernrode
Westwork
The facade and towers at the western end (Westwerk) of a medieval church, principally in Germany. In contemporaneous documents, the westwork is called a castellum (Latin, “castle” or “fortress”) or turris (“tower”).
Monumental Facade
A large and impressive front face or exterior of a building, often decorated or elaborately designed.
- Differentiate among diverse architectural advancements and their respective eras in the context of early medieval European architecture.
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perla matosJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The abbey church of Saint Michael at Hildesheim does not have a westwork, which is a monumental western front of a church, typically with two towers. Westworks are characteristic of certain Romanesque churches in Germany, but Saint Michael's is noted for its Ottonian architecture without a westwork.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among diverse architectural advancements and their respective eras in the context of early medieval European architecture.
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