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Compare the Rabbula Gospels with the Paris Psalter . Consider the timeframe of each work. How does each one reflect its environment? What innovations and changes did each initiate? What influences shaped each work? How did they, in turn, influence subsequent works?

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Instead of its usual position in the dome of a church, in the church of Monreale, the Pantokrator is located in the ____.


A) throne room
B) gallery vaults
C) narthex
D) semi-dome of the apse

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The ____ of the Lamentation found in Saint Pantaleimon, Nerezi, contribute to the emotionally charged realization of the theme.


A) abstracted figures and background
B) landscape and details
C) natural setting and modeled figures
D) architectural backdrop and garments

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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What is Saint Catherine's, Mount Sinai, and why is it significant?

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A fortress monastery located on the Sinai Peninsula. It was rebuilt and fortified by Justinian in order to protect its monks and pilgrims. The site marks the spot where God spoke to Moses from the burning bush. The monastery was an important pilgrimage site since the fourth century.

The Middle Byzantine artist assimilated classicism's simplicity, dignity, and grace and synthesized it with Byzantine piety and pathos. Which of the following follows this formula?


A) Virgin and Child enthroned , Hagia Sophia
B) Virgin and Child between Saints Theodore and George , Monastery Saint Catherine
C) Anicia Juliana, Vienna Dioskorides
D) Crucifixion , Church of the Dormition, Daphni

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The significance of Maximianus is emphasized in the mosaic Justinian, Bishop Maximianus, and attendants, in San Vitale, Ravenna, through the presence of ____.


A) the magnificence of his crown
B) the hand of God
C) a halo
D) an identifying inscription

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Discuss the roles played by the Classical style of Greece and Rome and the formalistic style of the East in the development of Byzantine art. Use examples to support your essay.

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Describe Justinian's contributions as a ruler.

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His reign marks the end of the Late Roma...

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What political and religious messages are communicated by the Barberini Ivory ?

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The ivory presents a triumphant Justinia...

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Compare and contrast the impact Byzantium had on the arts of Venice and Sicily. Consider the political and social climates of each area and the implications of Byzantine iconography. Use examples to support your essay.

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Byzantium had a significant impact on th...

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Where would a squinch most likely be found?


A) As part of a column
B) Supporting a dome
C) Guarding the entry
D) At the entrance of a chapel

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The monastic movement began in ____ in the third century.


A) Egypt
B) Syria
C) Rome
D) Constantinople

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Why is Eulalios significant?

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Most of the art of Byzantium is anonymou...

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The image of Christ as Pantokrator refers to his role as ____.


A) redeemer
B) savior
C) lamb of God
D) last judge of humankind

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The images and symbols found in the sanctuary from San Vitale express the single theme of ____.


A) the Nativity
B) Christ's crucifixion
C) Christ's redemption of humanity
D) the martyrdom of Saint Vitalis (San Vitale)

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The presentation of the Norman king, William II, twice in the Monreale mosaic program, continued the theme of ____.


A) royal presence and patronage
B) honoring his successors
C) humility
D) copying icons

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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How was William II of Sicily portrayed in mosaics, and why was his representation significant?

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He is portrayed twice in mosaic in Monre...

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Describe the mosaic of Theodora and attendants in San Vitale, and explain its symbolism.

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Theodora's presence in the apse marks he...

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The marriage of Anna to Prince Vladimir marked the introduction of Orthodox Christianity to _____.


A) Lombardy
B) Russia
C) Syria
D) Egypt

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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How did the Byzantine emperors refer to themselves, and why is this significant?

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They called their empire Romania , or Ro...

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