Art History Review: Rome to the Medieval Period

Flashcards covering art history topics including Roman architecture, Early Christian symbolism, Byzantine stylization, and Medieval manuscript production based on lecture notes.

Which time period was established by Constantine after a monumental battle win?

Early Christian

What symbols were used during the Early Christian period to depict Christ?

The fish, the cross, and the Phoenix.

Which period is associated with the Book of Kells and saw monasteries as protective areas?

Medival (Medieval)

Which empire was the largest in history and was run by an elected emperor?

Rome

Which emperor created many monuments during the Byzantine period?

Emperor Justinian

True or False: The medical (medieval) period used electricity to illuminate manuscripts.

FALSE

True or False: Romans led a luxurious lifestyle with a large Slave class.

TRUE

Why was the outside of Early Christian churches left plain while the inside was covered in gold and mosaics?

To represent focusing on the soul of one another rather than judging a book by its cover.

How was the earliest figure of Christ portrayed in art?

Jesus Christ was portrayed as a beardless, Roman youth.

What is unique about the Hagia Sophia according to the notes?

It is the only Church in two cities, worshipped by two religions; it was built as a Church but turned into a Mosque.

Why did Islamic artists use geometric and decorative flowing designs instead of drawing humans?

Artwork depicting humans was considered sacreligious.

What were the four main types of Artwork created in the Medival (medieval) time period?

1. Clothing, 2. Weapons, 3. Jewelery, 4. Manuscripts.

How tall is the head of the Constantine sculpture?

$$8 \text{ feet tall}$$

What are the three levels of architectural orders found in the Colloseum?

The 1st level is Doric, the 2nd is lonic, and the 3rd is Corinthian.

Which building is described as a perfect composition of a geometric circle and square?

The Pantheon

What was Constantine's historical significance regarding religion and the Roman Empire?

He was the first Emperor to believe in Christ and made the whole Roman Empire catholic.

What type of Roman civic buildings were adapted into early churches?

Basillicas

What are the stylized facial and physical features seen in the Byzantine mosaic 'Emperor Justinian + Attendants'?

Almond heads and floating feet.

What symbol in the Book of Kells represents the first appearance of Christ's name?

Chi-pho

What are the dimensions and seating capacity of the Roman Colloseum?

$16 \text{ stories high}$ with a $50,000 \text{ seat arena}$.

When was the Pantheon built and what feature does its ceiling have?

$195 \text{ AD}$; it has a domed ceiling with an occulus.

Which church is based on a Roman basillica design and was built in Ravenna, Italy in 550 AD?

San Appolinare in Classe

According to the notes, what year is associated with the Roman Colloseum?

$$80 \text{ AD}$$

True or False: Byzantine Art stressed realism similar to Roman busts.

FALSE