Untitled Flashcards Set

Merovingian looped fibulae

Mid-6th century CE silver gilt objects worked in filigree, used as status symbols commonly found in barbarian graves.

Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George

A 6th or early 7th century CE encaustic icon representing Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, emphasizing naturalism and drama.

Bayeux Tapestry

An embroidered narrative work created c. 1066-1080 CE, depicting events surrounding the conquest of England.

Great Mosque of Cordoba

Constructed c. 785-786 CE in Islamic Spain, this mosque features horseshoe arches and a large hypostyle prayer hall.

Pyxis of Al-Mughira

Luxury ivory vessel from c. 986 CE, used for holding precious items, known for its intricate animal figures.

The Alhambra

A complex in Granada, Spain, built c. 1354-1391 CE, serving as a palace and place of worship, with decorative calligraphy and gardens.

Mosque of Selim II

An Islamic mosque built 1568-1575 CE in Edirne, Turkey, designed by architect Sinan, featuring muqarnas and polychrome tiles.

The Arena Chapel, Lamentation

A chapel in Padua, Italy, featuring frescoes by Giotto around 1305 CE, marking a pivotal shift in western art.

David

Bronze sculpture by Donatello from c. 1440-1460 CE, illustrating youthful beauty and miraculous grace in the early Renaissance.

Madonna and Child with Two Angels

A 1465 CE tempera painting by Fra Filippo Lippi, notable for its innovative use of halo, shadow, and perspective.

The Birth of Venus

A tempera on canvas painting by Botticelli from c. 1484-1486 CE, symbolizing the rebirth of civilization post-Middle Ages.