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ARTS 149 1st Edition Lecture 24Introduction to Byzantine Art and Architecture- 3 periodso Early Byzantineo Middle Byzantineo Late Byzantine- Early Byzantineo Justinian as World Conqueror  Made of Barberini Ivory Influenced by equestrian statue of Marcus Aureliuso St. Michael the Archangel Made of ivory Was a part of the right leaf of a diptych  We see Orb with cross which depicts the victory of Christianity “Victory” Is now represented by Archangelo Hagia Sophia Constantinople, Turkey Created by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus Minarets were later added when it became an Islamic mosque  Incorporates the pendentive dome- A round dome on a square base- 40 windows are located on the pendentive which allows for light to come in  considered heavenly light- Dome appears to be floatingo San Vitale Ravenna, Italy Within apse – mosaic of Christ between two angels (St. Vitalis and Bishop Ecclesis)  Justinian, Bishop Maximanus and attendants - Mosaic In san Vitale - Shows communion bread, jeweled cross, censer, chi rho- We see gold background Theodora and attendants- Mosaic from south wall of apse of San VitaleThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- We see a chalice in the image filled with wine and magi bearing giftso Rabbula Gospels  Ascension of Christ- Syria- Occurs on 40th day (of lent) - Heaven from mount of olives- Created by Theotokos Crucifixion with resurrection belowo Virgin and Child between Saints Theodore and George Creaed by Theotokos Considered icon  Encaustic on wood Halos are


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