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Who is thought to have conceived the complicated iconographical portal program for Chartres Cathedral?

A) Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
B) Thierry of Chartres
C) Saint Thomas Aquinas
D) Gaucher de Reims

Iconographical Program

A systematic method of depicting subjects in works of art that involves a set of conventional symbols, allowing the viewer to understand its meanings and messages.

Thierry of Chartres

A 12th-century philosopher and theologian known for his work in the fields of natural philosophy, theology, and mathematics, contributing to the intellectual environment of the Twelfth-Century Renaissance.

Saint Bernard

A breed of very large working dog originating from the Swiss Alps, known for its rescue work; or, referencing historical figures, a Christian saint and abbot of the 12th century noted for founding and leading the Cistercian monastery of Clairvaux.

  • Recognize principal individuals and their roles in the development of Gothic art and architecture.
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