Who made Constantinople the Byzantine Empire's capital?
Constantine
100
What did the iconoclasts stand against?
Depicting imagery of the likeness of people in the churches. They believed that the people might begin worshiping the artwork and get distracted from what they should be focusing on, God.
100
What are the added wings onto the traditional basilica called which made room for more seating and altar space?
Transepts
100
True or False: Constantine was a Roman Emperor.
True.
200
What does a dove symbolize?
Peace and/or love
200
What fabric was the Byzantine Empire known for?
Silk
200
What is the name of the small glass tiles used in Byzantine mosaics? (MUST spell correctly)
Smalti
200
What type of floor plan did San Vitale have?
Central or Centralized floor plan
200
What did Emperor Theodosius do?
Made Christianity the official religion of the Byzantine Empire.
300
Where did the symbolism behind the peacock come from?
An ancient belief that the peacock's flesh did not rot after it died.
300
What is the name of the city and country that was Constantinople?
Istanbul, Turkey
300
What did Empress Zoe do to a mosaic depicting her and her husband when she remarried?
Replaced the old husband's face with the new husband's image.
300
Which basilica that we looked at used extensive use of pendentives in order to achieve an more open feeling?
Hagia Sophia
300
Who was the patron of San Vitale? (Who paid to have it built?)
Justinian
400
What is the symbolism in Christ being a shepherd?
He is a leader and his "flock", or group of followers, are his sheep. He is a kind and gentle master, unlike the old gods whom the people feared.
400
Crusaders from what city invaded Constantinople and took over power of the capital?
Venice
400
What century was the Antioch Chalice made in?
The 6th century.
400
Where are clerestory windows located AND what is their purpose? (must get both to get the points)
They are located above eye level (generally near the roof) and they are in place to let light in and/or circulate air.
400
Name two "characters" that are pictured with Justinian in the Court of Justinian?
Army, statesmen/court, Bishop Maximianus , clergy
500
What was the difference in Christ's appearance in early depictions of him verses later depictions?
Early on he looked young and was often portrayed in the style of a Roman youth, and later he took on a much more mature, grown-up appearance with longer hair and a beard.
500
What was the original name of Constantinople?
Byzation
500
What Biblical story did we discuss from the Early Christian Sarcophagus that had strong Roman imagery in it?
Jonah and the Whale
500
What year was the Hagia Sophia converted into Muslim mosque?