The work of this sculptor embodies "classical" style. He is responsible for the Spear Bearer and Wounded Amazon.
Who is Polykleitos of Argos
100
This architectural convention, commonly associated with the Roman Empire, is made up of a series of arches forming a passageway.
What is a vault?
100
After Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, early Christian churches were modelled on the design of this Roman structure?
What is the basilica?
100
This emperor was crowned by the Pope on 25 December 800CE. He created a cultural revival that was intended to enhance his imperial image in the tradition of ancient Rome.
Who was Charlemagne?
200
The architects Iktinos and Kallikrates designed this temple to Athena, which was built between 448 and 432 BCE
What is the Parthenon?
200
This massive amphitheatre has exterior arcades, with three stories of round arches framed by entablatures and engaged columns. Having been built over a pond it also had a built in drainage system.
What is the Colosseum?
200
This martyrium was built just outside the walls of Rome for Constantine's daughter.
What is Santa Constanza?
200
In the 890s Charlemagne constructed a capital city here.
What is Aachen or Aix la Chapelle
300
This style of Greek sculpture was heavily influenced by Egyptian technique and convention
What is the Archaic style?
300
This piece of Roman engineering gets its name from the Latin words for "to lead" and "water." One of its most impressive examples is the Pont du Gard.
What is the Aqueduct?
300
This more mature image of Christ derives its name from a word meaning "ruler of all"
What is the Pantokrator?
300
This man was the architect commissioned by Charlemagne to construct his Palace Chapel in Aachen
Who was Odo of Metz?
400
This method of casting bronze, also known as cire-purdue, was a invention of the Early Classical period
What is the lost wax method
400
This Roman form of sculpture could be a means of keeping the dead alive in memory or of extending an emperors authority throughout his empire. One of the most characteristically Roman types of this form of sculpture was the "bust."
What is the portrait?
400
This eastern form of imagery, which represents the coming together of two worlds, began to make its appearance in Byzantine style.
What is the Mandorla?
400
The representation of this Saint in the Coronation Gospels manuscript demonstrates both a new interest in naturalism and the persistence of medieval style.
Who is Saint John?
500
This sculpture, the work of Polyeuktos, is representative of Hellenistic Style. It shows an elderly man whose furrowed brow, concentrated gaze, and clenched fists convey extreme tension.
What is Demosthenes?
500
This arch, which has a single opening, was erected in 81CE to commemorate the capture of Jerusalem.
What is the Arch of Titus?
500
This building is the undisputed architectural masterpiece of Justinian's reign. It was used as a personal church by the emperor as well as the space where he housed his court.