The true statements about the sculpture above the portal of La Madeleine of Vézelay are: a. The central figure is Christ. b. It is called a tympanum.
a. The central figure is Christ.
- True. In many medieval sculptures, especially those above church portals, the central figure is often Christ, depicting a significant religious narrative.
b. It is called a tympanum.
- True. The sculpture above the portal is indeed called a tympanum, which is a common architectural and decorative feature in medieval church entrances.
c. It shows the apostles being imbued with the Holy Spirit.
- The information provided in the question does not specify the content of the sculpture, so this statement cannot be confirmed or denied.
d. It was a church associated with the Crusades.
- The information provided in the question does not suggest a direct association between La Madeleine of Vézelay and the Crusades.
e. The people above and below the main image are heathens.
- The information provided in the question does not offer details about the religious identity of the figures above and below the main image.
In summary, statements a and b are true based on general knowledge about medieval church sculptures, but statements c, d, and e cannot be confirmed with the information provided.
Que. Which statements are true of the sculpture above the portal of La Madeleine of Vezelay?
a. The central figure is Christ.
b. It is called a tympanum.
c. It shows the apostles being imbued with the holy spirit.
d. It was a church associated with the Crusades.
e. The people above and below the main image are heathens.