(Intro to Art History) Hagia Sophia and the Bayeux Tapestry- Chapter 5

Which Byzantine emperor was chiefly responsible for the construction of Hagia Sophia in the 6th century CE?

Justinian

Which of the following is a striking design feature of Hagia Sophia?

Its perfect proportions.

Throughout the centuries, visitors and art historians have noted the heavenly, floating quality of which aspect of Hagia Sophia?

Its dome

Hagia Sophia's most famous legend involves what kind of figure?

An angel

Hagia Sophia faces constant threat from what natural phenomenon?

An earthquake fault

The Bayeux Tapestry commemorates the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings, which took place in which year?

1066

The Bayeux Tapestry is, strictly speaking, not a woven tapestry, but rather what kind of composition?

an embroidery

The Bayeux Tapestry contains inscriptions to clarify its narrative. What language are they in?

Latin

The Bayeux Tapestry glorifies what Norman king?

William

After their successful invasion of southern England, what structures did the Normans renovate, remodel, and build to assert their cultural dominance?

churches