Because of the reclining couple sarcophagus art historians believe that this culture believed in equal rights and independence for women.
What is Etruscan?
A sculpture of young woman or maiden in Greece
What is a Kore?
An emperor of the Byzantine Empire who was a patron for many Christian Churches including Hagia Sophia.
Who is Justinian
Earliest depiction of Jesus as the good shepherd is located here.
What is the Catacomb of Priscilla?
She was the wife and political advisor to Justinian
Who is Theodora?
He is depicted in a famous mosaic discovered in the ruins of Pompeii that shows the defeat of Persia against Darius III.
Who is Alexander the Great?
This greek marble stele depicts 2 woman with a dowry box and reflects women's place in society.
What is the grave stele of Hegeso
In a centrally planned church this is the corrider that forms a ring around the center.
What is an ambulatory
Religious depiction of Mary holding dying Jesus in her arms
What is a Pieta?
Christianity became a recognized religion of the Roman empire under his rule. He also moved the capital city to modern day Istanbul.
Who is Constantine?
Cathedral that reflects styles from Early Gothic to High Gothic due to being rebuilt after a fire.
What is Chartres Cathedral?
Byzantine Icon depicting the Virgin Mary as the "Bearer of God"
What is Theotokos?
She served as regent to her son King Louis IX of France and gifted him a moralized bible.
Who is Blanche of Castile?
This high relief marble coffin was created during a chaotic time in the history of the Roman empire
What is the Ludovisi Battle sarcophagus?