Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   ciborium.
B)   screen.
C)   ambulatory.
D)   aisle.

Question 2

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

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The circle is the basic underl...

Question 3

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

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The Early Byzantine period las...

Question 4

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

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A)   theophany
B)   parakklesion
C)   anastasis
D)   symbolism

Question 5

Near the end of the first century, what replaced the scroll as the primary form of recording texts?

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A)   codex
B)   manuscript
C)   miniature
D)   vellum

Question 6

In the Icon of Saint Michael the Archangel (Fig. 8-29)  from the Middle Byzantine period, the archangel is depicted as

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A)   a messenger.
B)   a military commander.
C)   a Roman deity.
D)   a disciple.

Question 7

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

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A)   the continuation of pagan artistic traditions in the Christian art of Constantinople.
B)   the Byzantine interest in representing an otherworldly space of the mystical.
C)   the preference for two-dimensional surface patterns in the Middle Byzantine period.
D)   the spread of Christianity among the masses through the production of manuscripts . A

Question 8

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

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The doge wanted to replace the...

Question 9

How is the main dome of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-4) supported?

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The main dome rests on four pe...

Question 10

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

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1. The figures on the plate show three signature scenes from David's battle with Goliath.
2. Implied motion is seen in all three registers and the composition is crowded.
3. The proportion and scale of the figures reflects a Classical influence.
4. Goliath can be identified by iconography, such as a helmet, spear, sword, and shield.

Question 11

The inscription accompanying the image of the Virgin and Child in the Apse of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-16)  credited emperors with

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A)   reviving the use of images.
B)   being great patrons of the arts.
C)   saving the city from its enemies.
D)   following religious decrees.

Question 12

What religious theme unites the mosaics in the Church of San Vitale (Figs. 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, and 8-9) ?

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A)   the martyrdom of St. Vitalis
B)   the marriage sacrament of Justinian and Theodora
C)   Christ's role as King of Heaven
D)   the celebration of the Eucharist

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   bust-length portraits of saints
B)   vegetation inhabited by animals
C)   the archangel Michael
D)   portraits of monks B

Question 14

The extensive use of marble, colored glass, and gold mosaics to decorate the interior of the Church of San Vitale (Fig. 8-6)  had what effect on the structure?

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A)   It served to reinforce the underlying supports.
B)   It made the structure appear to dissolve into shimmering light and color.
C)   It called attention to the architectural complexity seen throughout the building.
D)   It disguised structural irregularities that were originally visible inside the church.

Question 15

Compare and contrast the image of Christ in Figure 8-11 and in Figure 8-32. What developments can be described from sixth century to the fourteenth century in Byzantine art?

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1. Both works are semicircular in the ap...

Question 16

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

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Fewer figures with m...

Question 17

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

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A)   altar.
B)   apse.
C)   chapel.
D)   dome.

Question 18

Small, portable luxury items created in the Middle Byzantine period combine exceptional beauty and technical skill with

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A)   altruistic flair.
B)   philosophical virtues.
C)   religious meaning.
D)   pagan motifs.

Question 19

During the Late Byzantine period, the territory of the Byzantine Empire decreased to

Accepted Answer

A)   small areas of the Balkans and Greece.
B)   Constantinople and Russia.
C)   Greece and eastern Europe.
D)   Greece and Macedonia.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   a bishop.
B)   a woman.
C)   an imperial patron.
D)   public display

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

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The circle is the basic underl...
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What are the "three golden ages" of Byzantine art, and when did each occur?

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

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Near the end of the first century, what replaced the scroll as the primary form of recording texts?

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In the Icon of Saint Michael the Archangel (Fig. 8-29) from the Middle Byzantine period, the archangel is depicted as

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

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

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The doge wanted to replace the...
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How is the main dome of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-4) supported?

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The main dome rests on four pe...
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Describe the formal and stylistic elements of David Battling Goliath (Fig. 8-1). How does this exemplify the Byzantine aesthetic?

The inscription accompanying the image of the Virgin and Child in the Apse of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-16) credited emperors with

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What religious theme unites the mosaics in the Church of San Vitale (Figs. 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, and 8-9) ?

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

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The extensive use of marble, colored glass, and gold mosaics to decorate the interior of the Church of San Vitale (Fig. 8-6) had what effect on the structure?

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Compare and contrast the image of Christ in Figure 8-11 and in Figure 8-32. What developments can be described from sixth century to the fourteenth century in Byzantine art?

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

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

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Small, portable luxury items created in the Middle Byzantine period combine exceptional beauty and technical skill with

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During the Late Byzantine period, the territory of the Byzantine Empire decreased to

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

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

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

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

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Near the end of the first century, what replaced the scroll as the primary form of recording texts?

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In the Icon of Saint Michael the Archangel (Fig. 8-29) from the Middle Byzantine period, the archangel is depicted as

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

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

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How is the main dome of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-4) supported?

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

The inscription accompanying the image of the Virgin and Child in the Apse of Hagia Sophia (Fig. 8-16) credited emperors with

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What religious theme unites the mosaics in the Church of San Vitale (Figs. 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, and 8-9) ?

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

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The extensive use of marble, colored glass, and gold mosaics to decorate the interior of the Church of San Vitale (Fig. 8-6) had what effect on the structure?

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Compare and contrast the image of Christ in Figure 8-11 and in Figure 8-32. What developments can be described from sixth century to the fourteenth century in Byzantine art?

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

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

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Small, portable luxury items created in the Middle Byzantine period combine exceptional beauty and technical skill with

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During the Late Byzantine period, the territory of the Byzantine Empire decreased to

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