Early Jewish, Christian And Byzantine Art Flashcards
True or False, Christianity and Judiasm are considered “religions of the book.”
True
Which of the following were two of the most important iconography symbols in Early Jewish art?
Menorah and Ark of the Covenant
What ancient Mediterranean tradition(s) formed the basis of the Christian iconography related to Christ as the Good Shepherd?
the calf or ram bearer
The iconographic representations of Jesus as Philosopher was based upon the visual language of what tradition?
Greek and Roman Philosophers
The horizontal shelves in catacombs where bodies could be place are known as ____________.
loculi
Which biblical scene is depicted on the left wall in the Cubiculum of Leonis in the Catacomb of Commodilla near Rome?
St. Peter striking water from rocks
The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was commissioned by which person?
Galla Placidia
The Church of Santa Sabina in Rome is which type of church plan?
Basilica Plan Church
What is the function of didactic imagery?
to tell a story; to educate
Ols St. Peter’s Church in Rome was initially commissioned by which ruler?
Constantine
True or False, Early Christians and Jews worshipped in large, public buildings where they could practice their religion without fear of persecution.
False
The Torah is associated with which religious tradition?
Judiasm
Half-moon shaped space
Lunettes
Emperor Justinian I is associated with the ______________ period.
Early Byzantine
During ancient times at the Church of Hagia Sophia, who was allowed access to the central nave (or naos) space?
clergy
Today, in modern times, Hagia Sophia is what type of place?
Museum
The Church of San Viale in Ravenna, Italy is which type of church plan?
Central Plan
Which Christian ritual is being performed in this mosaic of Empress Theodora in the apse of the Church of San Vitale? (bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest)
Eucharist
Devotional, Christian subjects depicted in angular forms with sharp contours, flattened color and gold decoration.
Early Byzantine Art
True or False, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy is associated with Early Byzantine architecture.
False
Slightly more naturalistic styles that moved away from the purely flat, otherworldly appearance of earlier styles. Frescoes, murals painted directly onto plaster, surpassed mosaics as the most popular way to decorate churches
Later Byzantine Art
Used the Late Classical style and adapted Roman motifs and gave new meanings to what had been pagan symbols
Early Christian Art
Developed mural paintings as a narrative form of visual art. They decorated synagogue walls with biblical scenes or important elements of the destroyed Second Temple. Golden menorahs were common motifs.
Early Jewish Art
