DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - C - Rounded sculptures that were placed over the portal of medieval church are tympanum (or tympana).

Key Takeaway: Tympana are rounded architectural sculptures that are placed over the portal of medieval churches and are typically bounded by an arch and a lintel. Usually, the tympana contain sculptures or decorations of religious scenes. Tympana are usually surrounded by bands of molding, called the archivolt.