Exam 4: Early Christianity and Byzantium

What role did scenes from Jewish Scripture or the Old Testament serve in Early Christian art?

The eastern Roman empire is referred to as _____.

What type of plan is this? What are the outstanding characteristics of this plan, and what types of structures was it generally used for?

Often decorated with mural paintings, the cubicula of catacombs functioned as _____.

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date. Give the reasons for your attributions, using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class. Suggested images, not in the text:

How did Byzantine architects solve the problem of placing a circular dome on a square base?

The Orthodox Church recognized Mary as ____. or God bearer. in the mid-fifth century.

The ____ was a special feature of Old Saint Peter's that housed Saint Peter's relics.

An important trade center in western Europe, the city of _____ had strong ties with Constantinople.

Why was Jonah regarded as an important figure in Early Christian art?

How does this blend different artistic traditions?

Old Saint Peter's adopted the plan and elevation of _____.

Describe Constantine's contributions as the first great patron of Christian architecture.

Please identify the most popular Jewish biblical stories found in Christian art. Citing specific examples, explain how Jewish biblical stories functioned on specific artworks.

The destruction of icons or iconoclasm ended the early Byzantine period. What is an icon, and on what grounds was its use prohibited? What specific events may have contributed to Emperor Leo III's decision to ban images?

The first golden age of Byzantine art began in the reign of _____.

How did Byzantine architects solve the problem of placing a circular dome on a square base?

One stylistic current of Middle Byzantine art was inspired by classical art. Which works exhibit classical influence? Identify specific motifs, subjects, or features that demonstrate the survival of the classical spirit.

How was Jesus depicted in the earliest examples of Christian art?

How was Hagia Sophia received by contemporaries?