Question
This man claimed that he was prepared to use columns from the Baths of Diocletian as spolia, but God showed him a more convenient marble source in Pontoise. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this man whose namesake Eagle Vase incorporates an ancient Egyptian porphyry vase. The Basilica of Saint-Denis became the first building in the Gothic style due to this abbot's renovations.
ANSWER: Abbot Suger [or Sugerius; accept The Eagle Vase of Suger or Suger's Eagle]
[10h] The Ottonian Lothair Cross features a first-century portrait of the Emperor Augustus in the form of one of these carved gems, whose raised image distinguishes them from intaglios.
ANSWER: cameos
[10e] Roman cameos adorn a statue incorporating a Roman helmet and Saint Foy's alleged skull, which thus serves as one of these containers for holy objects.
ANSWER: reliquary [or reliquaries; accept Reliquary Statue of Saint Foy]
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Summary
2024 ARGOS @ Chicago | 11/23/2024 | Y | 1 | 30.00 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Data
BHSU ReFantazio | BHSU Rebirth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |