The Triumph of Art notes Flashcards
What was going on in the East and West?
There was constant competition to triumph over the other in terms of architectural advancement (especially in religious structures)
Who was the main architect in Rome?
Michelangelo
Who was the main architect in Istanbul?
Mimar Sinan
What were Michelangelo and Mimar commissioned to create? By who?
Both men were commissioned by emperor Justinian to create the Hagia Sophia
What happened to the Byzantine Basilica?
It was converted into a mosque after the Ottomans conquered Constantinople
What religion did the Byzantine Basilica represent?
Despite the Islamic additions, the dome represented Christianity
Who did Suleiman the Magnificent want to do?
Wished to create a new Mosque without any form of Christian leftovers
Make a statement against the holy roman emperor and the pope
What did Pope Julius II do in 1505?
Decided to demolish the old St Peter’s Basilica to create a new religious structure.
Who did Pope Julius II commission for the reconstruction of St Peter’s Basilica?
He had commissioned Bramante to create it
What was Bramante’s architectural style?
His primary style was a central dome pierced by windows.
True or false: Bramante finished construction of St Peter’s Basilica
False, Michelangelo took over construction
Who created Perseus holding the head of Medusa?
Benvenuto Cellini
Which empire rebuilt the city of Lahore?
Mughal Empire
Who is the Emperor Akbar?
He decided that the authority of the Empire would be built on art as much as government and military power
How is Jahangir portrayed in artworks?
Jahangir is circled by a golden halo the size of a small planet, so bright that even cupid can’t look at it directly
