Exam 8: Byzantine Art

Before the iconoclasm of the eighth century, icons were accepted as

The use of purple vellum in the production of the Vienna Genesis (Fig. 8-13) indicates it was probably made for

What originated in the third century, when devout Christians retired to the desert?

Architects of the Cathedral of St. Mark in Venice relied on a Greek-cross plan, marking each square unit with a separate

Which notion was emphasized in The Transfiguration of Christ (Fig. 8-11) in the apse at St. Catherine?

Which work of art is related to the Harbaville Triptych (Fig. 8-25) in figure style and composition?

What caused the iconoclasm of 726 CE, and what was the result?

What inspired the doge of Venice to commission the Cathedral of Saint Mark (Fig. 8-24)?

In both its subject matter and artistic style, the Paris Psalter (Fig. 8-27) reflects

Discuss the iconographic motifs that developed during Byzantine periods for representing events from the Life of Christ.

During the Byzantine era, to separate the congregation from the sanctuary, the celebration of the Mass took place behind a(n)

How do the mosaics in the monastery church of the Dormition at Daphni (Figs. 8-21 and 8-22) convey a mood and message?

How does the dome of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-4) differ from the dome of the Pantheon (Figs. 6-48 and 6-49)?

How does math play a role in Late Byzantine works, such as The Hospitality of Abraham (Fig. 8-36)?

Which refers to an intensified interest in the styles and themes of Classical art during the Middle Byzantine period?

What are the "three golden ages" of Byzantine art, and when did each occur?

The monastery church of St. Panteleimon at Nerezi was built under the patronage of

Justinian provided the monastery at St. Catherine at Mount Sinai with

Describe the formal and stylistic elements of David Battling Goliath (Fig. 8-1). How does this exemplify the Byzantine aesthetic?

On the back of the central panel of the Harbaville Triptych (Fig. 8-25B), what symbolized paradise?