Art History - Chapter 9

Who was the founder of the "New Rome" of the East?

Which of the following features is of Byzantine origin and was never incorporated in San Vitale?

The dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by __________.

The medium used for the icon of the Virgin and Child between St. Theodore and St. George is which of the following?

Theodora's presence in the mosaic program of San Vitale indicates her importance and unique position within the court of Justinian. The representation of the Three Magi on the border of her robe also suggests she __________________.

Justinian's position on the north wall of the apse of San Vitale is somewhat ambiguous. He appears to be slightly behind the bishop, yet the paten he carries overlaps the bishop's arm. This indicates the ___________________.

The flight of Byzantine scholars in 1453, introduced the study of classical Greek into Italy. Which of the following accounts for this?

The nave of the Hagia Sophia was exclusively reserved for the clergy. The laity or congregation was confined to the aisles and galleries. Based on this information, what accounts for the symbolical unity of Church and State?

What region did Byzantium Christianize?

What church combines the intricacies of Greek theology, the ambitious architectural scale of Rome, the vaulting tradition of the Near East, and the mysticism of Eastern Christianity in order to create a monument that is the summation of antiquity and the triumph of Christianity?

The mosaic program found in the apse of San Vitale supports the Byzantine theme of the holy ratification of Church and State. The presence of which figures in the mosaic program supports this theme?

The images and symbols found in the sanctuary from San Vitale express the single theme of _________.

The monastic movement began in __________ in the third century.

It is said the Ascension from the Rabbula Gospels is not an illustration of the Gospels but rather an illumination. Which of the following validates this assertion?

Where would a squinch most likely be found?

The seventh and eighth centuries were a period of turmoil for Byzantium. This period saw the loss of the Eastern provinces to conquest under the banner of Islam. These events persuaded Emperor Leo III that God was punishing the Empire for its idolatrous worship of icons. Based on this what did Leo III initiate?

In place of images the iconoclasts used only symbolic forms already familiar in Early Christian art. Which of the following symbolic forms would be acceptable?

Basil I undertook the repair of damage done during the Iconoclasm. How was this repair initiated?

The dome on the Katholikon, Hosios Loukas is formed by ____________

The image of Christ as the Pantokrator refers to his role as ___________.

The Middle Byzantine artist assimilated classicism's simplicity, dignity, and grace and synthesized it with Byzantine piety and pathos. Which of the following follows this formula?

Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?

The interior mosaic program for St. Mark's has explanatory labels written in both Greek and Latin. What accounts for this?

In the cathedral of Monreale, a mosaic panel depicts William II standing next to the Enthroned Christ, who, in turn, places his hand on William's crown. Based on this theme, does this panel commemorate?

In the semi-dome of the apse, the architectural focus of the cathedral of Monreale is another allusion to William's right to rule. Which of the following figures would support that allusion?

The emotional impact of Christ's death can be seen in the wall painting of the Lamentation over the Dead Christ found in St. Pantaleimon, Nerezi. Which two figures in the painting support this assertion by their gestures?

The so-called "Macedonian Renaissance" is reflected in the Paris Psalter. Which of the following supports this assertion?

Which of the following events changed the fortunes of Byzantium in the final or Late Byzantine period?

What accounts for the fragmentary knowledge of Byzantine art prior to the ninth century?