Section 7: Jewish - Early Christian - Byzantine Art

Interesting recent NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC article about Jewish Catacombs

Name two important women associated with Byzantine history and culture. Describe their contributions to Byzantine history and culture.

The Hagia Sophia is known for its large dome, but the Cathedral of San Marco consists of 5 smaller domes. What do you think is the advantage of each?

Name two ways in which the addition of transcepts to the basilica were very useful.

Explain the differences in how the Jewish religion sees icons differently than the Early Eastern Christian religion.

What are 'galleries' in a Byzantine Church, and why were they created?

Select any two churches or cathedrals in this section. Compare and Contrast the two.

What happened in Constantinople in 1453, and how did this affect the Eastern Byzantine Empire?

Terms To Know

cherub(ium)
catacombs
menorah
canonized
cubiculum

clerestory
nave arcade
triforium
lunette

conch
pendentives
manuscripts
'illuminated'

Artwork to remember


Santa Sabina (Rome) 422-432	Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Ravenna) 425-426	Hagia Sophia (Istanbul) 532-537	Church Of San Vitale (Ravenna) 526-547.

Cathedral of San Marco (Venice) 1063