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(200 - 500 CE) Characterized as a period beginning towards the end of the Roman Empire, it sees the establishment and spread of Christianity
What is Late Antiquity?
These architectural structures were popularized and became symbols of civic pride and religious devotion during the Romanesque Era.
What are Cathedrals?
Its' formal definition is repurposed building stone for new construction or decorative sculpture reused in new monuments.
What is Spolia?
These people referred to themselves as Christian Romans, rather than this title.
Who are the Byzantines?
The new testament of the bible follows his story, from birth, to death, to resurrection and ascension.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This country was heavily populated by the Moors, explaining why the art and architecture incorporates Islamic motifs, even to this day.
What is Spain?
This axial planned church was made from brick, stone and a wooden roof. It was located in Rome, Italy and was a martyrium.
What is the Santa Sabina?
This decorated niche and archway always points towards Mecca, the whole city of Islam.
What is a Mihrab?
Followers of some religions, including Islam and Judaism, called for the this, the destruction of religious icons and the ban of creation of more.
What is Iconoclasm (Iconoclastic Controversy)?
These people were heavily persecuted by the Romans, and forced to pursue their work in secret.
Who are the Early Christians?
This empire emerged after division of the Roman Empire into East and Western Empires between 500 and 1450 CE.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
This encaustic image depicts Mary, Jesus, Saints, Angels and the hand of God descending from the top center area of the work.
What is Virgin(Theotokos) and Child Between the Saints Theodore and George?
This church plan is more elongated and symbolic of the crucifix in Christianity.
What is Axial Church Plan?
These people brought stability and imposed their rule in Western Europe around the late 700s.
Who are Frankish Kings (Charlemagne)?
This religion follows 5 Pillars, and the story of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is Islam?
This period was referred to as the "Dark Ages". A time when few people were literate and there was a heavy reliance on oral tradition and visual narratives. (400 - 700 CE)
What is Early Medieval Europe?
This ivory, secular piece incorporated horror vacui, geometric and floral motifs, and was given as a gift to hold aromatics.
What is the Pyxis of al-Mughira?
This type of vault was used to support some weight of the roof and open up ceiling space in architectural structures.
What are Rib Vaults?
Who is William the Conqueror?
This Muslim group eventually turned churches into mosques and changed the name of Constantinople to Istanbul.
Who are the Ottomans?
Centralized monarchy, increased wealth and growth of cities and towns began to establish clear lines of succession and reduce conflict during the beginning of this era. (1140 1400 CE)
What is Gothic Europe?
The central tympanum on this building shows Christ and the Judge of the World as well as presents Kings and Queens from the Old Testament on the door jambs, flanking the doors.
What is the Chartres Cathedral?
This architectural structure is octagonal, centrally planned, and incorporates a combination of Roman and Byzantine elements.
What is Basilica of San Vitale?
This emperor commissioned many buildings and images of himself in them as a religious, military and political authority, in order to establish religious uniformity throughout the Empire.
Who is Emperor Justinian?
The Golden Haggadah was an illuminated manuscript that narrated this biblical story involving Moses, Pharaoh and the Plagues of Egypt.
What is Passover?